CURRENT MISSION

After some time in SE Asia, traveling around lots of the United States, a few months in Central America, and several months in South Africa, it's time to check out Australia. Never a dull moment!

ABOUT ME

I'm older than most of the travellers I meet. I wasted my youth on a job/career and the chase of the "American Dream." :-)
September 2014 I made a significant change to my life: I gave away almost everything I owned and proceeded to travel while telecommuting for my job. At the end of January 2015, the job and I parted ways. Now I'm using my savings to travel as much of the world as I can before I eventually get a new job.

My friends would tell you I'm very independent, generous, brutally honest, and I talk to strangers. I haven't met a food I wouldn't at least try, I like pets but don't have any of my own, and my favorite phrase is, "It seemed like a good idea at the time."

2015 I traveled Central America and the USA.
2016 was my first visit to SE Asia and I hope it won't be my last.
2017 included more USA road-tripping and a return to Guatemala before a brief stop in Belize.
I fell in love with South Africa in 2018 but, I'm not yet ready to settle in one place.
The next adventure begins this December in Melbourne, Australia.

PHILOSOPHY

I treat people well and like to have fun. I make a conscious effort to be more positive and to be around positive people and experiences.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

A bartender in an airport on my way to Spain in 2011 told me about this site and I thought it would be fun.
When I had a house in Sacramento, I hosted many surfers. Now, I've decided to travel and am hoping to experience couchsurfing from this side.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I hosted several people in Midtown Sacramento and had a great time. I have also stayed with a host in Las Vegas and really enjoyed getting to know her.

Interests

I like kayaking, hiking, wine & beer tasting, and traveling.
I'm a member of an international drinking club with a running problem, called the Hash House Harriers, and I've been to a few cool places while traveling with them.
I love to just walk / wander around a place once I get there. I can spend all day without a destination and love every minute.
I also like to try some of the more touristy things, especially if I meet someone who'd like to join.

• pets
• dining
• wine
• beer
• running
• walking
• traveling
• hiking
• kayaking
• learning new things
• getting to know new cultures
• getting to know new people

Music, Movies, and Books

I like action and fantasy movies and an occasional chick-flick.
I love almost all music but mostly listen to rock/pop.
I mostly read fiction - love "who done it" type books and scary stuff like Stephen King.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'm pretty easily impressed by the world around me so I can't really pick. I absolutely loved Costa Rica because every place was so different from the one I visited the previous day.
Watching the sunset off the coast of Waikiki from a sailboat loaded full of friends is one of my favorite memories.
Standing on the field at the ABQ International Balloon Fiesta while hundreds of hot air balloons launch was amazing.
I have tons of small memories rather than moments of awe. I'd love to swap stories.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share stories over a beer or wine. I like to cook but nothing fancy; just the simple joy of cooking a meal for myself and friends.
I'm good with pets and take care of my surroundings.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belize, Cambodia, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, England, Guatemala, Jamaica, Malaysia, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, United States, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States