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Overview

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  • Fluent in English; learning Thai
  • 33, Male
  • Member since 2017
  • Teacher/Traveler
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • From Barnstable, MA, USA
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About Me

Hello everyone!
I'm a 25 year old aspiring teacher looking for my next big adventure. I'm currently zig-zagging across the U.S. from Cape Cod to California as I make my way to Thailand to teach English. Trying to see as many National Parks as I can on the way out and hike as many mountains as my feet will allow. I love talking physics, the universe, nature, sports, and pretty much anything else stimulating. I grew up on a farm with sheep, goats, alpacas, etc so it's safe to say I'm an animal lover. Oh, and I may not be a world class chef, but I do enjoy cooking so that's definitely something I can help out with.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing primarily to meet different people, see new places, and learn about local cultures. I'll be solo-driving across the country touring various cities and towns so it would be great to meet some new friends along the way and maybe do some hikes or go on adventures through town.

Interests

  • animals
  • photography
  • running
  • traveling
  • hiking
  • kayaking
  • camping
  • whitewater rafting
  • snowboarding
  • sports
  • teaching
  • physics
  • solo travel
  • rivers
  • mountains
  • food
  • nature
  • adventure
  • universe
  • biking
  • space
  • downhill mountain biking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music
- Led Zeppelin
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Stevie Ray Vaughn
- Talking Heads
- Beastie Boys
- Johnny Cash
- Neil Young
- Bob Dylan
- and much more

Books
- Catch-22
- Travels With Charley
- A Farewell To Arms
- The Hobbit
- Shogun
- The Things They Carried

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A couple weeks ago I left everything behind and started driving without a plan other than to get to San Diego and to see as much as I could. I have no idea how long it will take me or where I'll go along the way, but I'm having a blast so far and meeting some really great people. After I reach California, I'll be traveling the world with nothing but a backpack for the foreseeable future, teaching and giving back to the people that have helped me get to where I am today.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I don't know any languages or musical instruments or anything like that that I can teach but I can share in adventures, intellectual conversation, cooking, and am willing to help out in whatever ways you need. I'm also very interested in seeing new cities so if you're someone who loves to show off your home town, I'll gladly tag along. Oh, and I'm also driving a 1975 Triumph TR6 so if you like classics, I'd be more than happy to give you a ride around town

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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