I am in my fourth and last year of medical school and will be pursuing a career in pediatrics. I consider myself a wanderer and have done a fair amount of traveling so far--and look forward to continue exploring the world. I pick up and leave the country when I get the opportunity. In the last four years of medical school, I have traveled to Budapest, Vienna, Taiwan (mostly Taipei and Hualien), Japan (mostly Osaka and Kyoto), Paris, Versailles, Brussels, and Hawaii (not exactly international, but different from mainland US in many ways).

In terms of traveling, I love to meet new people and try new foods and drinks (I love beer!). I love admiring architecture and checking out museums or experiencing the outdoors--hiking, strolling through parks, you name it. I enjoy both touristy activities and local hangouts--good company is the key to having a memorable time.

I have a wonderful fiancee, Suman, who is a fellow doctor--training in Emergency Medicine. We took a trip to France and Belgium last holiday season. This winter, I'm traveling to Oslo, Stockholm, and Copenhagen. Before starting my pediatrics training in the summer of 2018, I am planning a trip to Southeast Asia!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to travel so I can meet awesome people, experience different cultures, and see new parts of the world

Interests

• architecture
• dancing
• cooking
• cycling
• hiking
• museums
• art museums
• trying new foods
• good beer

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm a huge fan of books and movies. I've got a ton of book and movie interests and can talk about them for days.

I love music, and I enjoy dancing. I listen to a variety of music (hate country though) but generally prefer hip hop and rap.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spent a week on a houseboat in Honolulu. I borrowed a bike from my host, and every day I woke up, picked a hiking trail, and set off on an adventure. I ventured across a good chunk of Oahu, racking up about 150 miles of cycling and close to 25 miles of hiking.

Teach, Learn, Share

Cooking is a passion of mine, and I am always eager to learn new dishes or recipes.

Learning about the unique history of different cities and countries always fascinates me. Plus, I enjoy picking up new words/phrases from countries I visit along the way.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I like a good conversation along with food or drinks. If you have free time, I'm always more than happy to eat/drink/hang out together. If you're busy, I have plenty of experience creating my own adventure!

Other than that, I try my best to be friendly, clean, quiet, and respectful.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States