Hi! I'm Cliff. I'm from New York City, but currently live in beautiful Oakland, California. I've been in the area for three years and work as a analytics manager at a technology company in San Francisco, I love to travel and have spent long stretches living and working in China, though lately have been mostly exploring the western U.S.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've grown to love the San Francisco Bay Area and want to share my experience with fellow travelers. I've also most enjoyed seeing the world through the eyes of locals and hope to continue to do so in the future.

Interests

• photography
• salsa dancing
• hiking
• swimming
• travel

Music, Movies, and Books

I love to read. My favorite genres are historical fiction (The Sympathizer, Homegoing), fantasy (have recently enjoyed the Kingsfountain series and Circe by Madeline Miller), and biographies (just read A. Lincoln). Ask me about my favorite movies and music. Too many to name!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Slept under the stars in the Sahara Desert.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: conversational Mandarin Chinese, salsa dancing, database querying (if that's your thing). Learn: spanish, photography. Share: great hikes and restaurants in the Bay Area.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a bit of a computer and data analytics whiz. Can help with any tasks you need done in Excel. I also have an MBA and can help with basic business and financial planning.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, England, Haiti, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Poland, Portugal, Saint Martin (French part), Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States