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Overview

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  • Fluent in Chinese (Simplified), English, Spanish; learning Chinese (Simplified), Spanish
  • 39, Male
  • Member since 2012
  • International Sales and Marketing Officer and part-owner ...
  • B.A in Spanish and Latin Cultures and Language
  • From Washington, PA, USA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Trying to find a way to begin a career without losing my passion for meeting new people, sharing my knowledge and experiences, and creating more exciting adventures and memories

ABOUT ME

I have been traveling and living in different places around the world since I left the USA for the first time to Germany when I was just 16 years old. Since that time I have not wanted to do anything except travel and meet new people while experiences different cultures and seeing things that my friends and family back home only dream about.
I have an extreme fascination with people, and can use up hours of my day just reading travel blogs or biographies from people all over the world.
I am certainly considered an adrenaline junkie and love to be the first person to try new things.
I guess you could say I'm a bit goofy, but am one of the friendliest persons you could meet (I take pride in being able to make people feel comfortable in practically any place or setting).
I was brought up by 2 incredible parents who have taught me the value of life and how to treat other people. I am well mannered for 99% of time and have a great respect for people who are willing to take me in for a night or several :)
My favorite country in Europe is Spain, My favorite country in Asia is China.
My favorite large city in the world is Hong Kong, Rome, or Los Angeles.
My least favorite place in the world is Singapore (shocking?)Beautiful city, but I guess just bad experiences :)
The most incredible place I have been to is La Alhambra in Spain (may have shed a tear), or Ankor Wat in Cambodia.
I love to laugh more than anything.
If I could, I would take a dog with me wherever I travel.
LIFE IS AMAZING!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm not exactly sure what I am supposed to write here. But I guess I can participate in many ways.
I provide fun, laughter, and great experiences and stories. I like to pretend to play guitar, but if you play then there's no doubt I will sing along.
I do EVERYTHING to the sound of music.
I'll clean up what I mess up and love cooking for my hosts or guests...

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Any of my friends will tell you that I essentially have been couchsurfing my entire life, but never with this website...I'm born to be a couchsurfer..

Interests

I LOVE almost EVERYTHING!
My greatest passions are travelling and meeting new people, experiencing different foods and cultures, while learning different languages.
I love being part of local customs and festivals.
I love cooking and eating alllll foods. I will try eating anything at least 3 times before rejecting it.
I'm normally not into going to clubs but I check at least one out at every destination I visit. I'm more the type of guy who would rather sit outside at a shack, restaurant, small bar, or someone's home and have food and drinks or playing games.
I love nature and doing exotic things in the wild.
My two favorite places to be are in the sea when its hot and in the mountains when it's cold. I love water sports but also skiing/snowboarding and mountain climbing.

  • dogs
  • singing
  • festivals
  • dining
  • cooking
  • drinking
  • clubbing
  • reading
  • traveling
  • music
  • guitar
  • skiing
  • snowboarding
  • sports
  • rock climbing
  • languages
  • mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

too many to list....

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'll save this for when I am sleeping on YOUR couch...

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, North Korea, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain, Thailand, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Spain

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