Hey all!

I'm an avid traveler, scuba diver, and aid worker. I used to be a Couchsurfing host when I had my own place in DC, and now I’m giving surfing a try while interrailing and backpacking across Europe.

I would love to stay with you or hang out if you’ve got some free time and to get to know each other!

I’m usually in the field on mission, most recently in Iraq. In my off time, I like to backpack to wherever tickles my fancy or play music.

Currently in Bali!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet interesting people and make connections with people from all walks of life

Interests

Independent coffee shops (and good coffee), acoustic music, my guitar and violin, Netflix, international novels, new cultures;, languages, human rights, international development, humanitarian emergencies, red wine, beer, rum, and daring myself to do crazy things, in no particular order.

• humanitarian relief
• dining
• cooking
• red wine
• coffee
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• violin
• surfing
• bungee jumping
• languages
• solo travel
• diving
• middle east
• asian food

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Amelie, Pirates of the Caribbean, Argo, A Mighty Heart.
Books: anything by Haruki Murakami or Paolo Coelho, The House on Mango Street, A Long Way Gone, The Alchemist, The Iliad, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
Music: Jazz, acoustic, indie, 80s & 90s, pretty much anything old school, music to dance to

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Scuba diving with sharks and manta rays! Nothing makes you feel so small.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach: English, Korean, Chinese, some Arabic, a few guitar chords, American slang
I'd like to learn: Arabic, French, Spanish, how to cook your favorite food
Share: travel stories, life philosophies, knowledge and experiences.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Time, friendship, my culture, experiences, a small gift (usually food or drink)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, China, Cyprus, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Netherlands, Palestine, South Africa, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, China, Iraq, Jordan, South Korea, Turkey, United States