Hey there, I'm Derek! A friendly guy that takes in all the great things about traveling. I'm a national park ranger and fellow outdoor lover. I travel a lot for work and travel a lot for pleasure, sometimes the two are mixed together.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Live life by experiences.

Interests

All sorts of live music, trying new cuisines, traveling to new places. You know, only awesome things!

• traveling
• outdoor activities
• making friends
• ethnic food

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Got trampled by an elephant in Uganda for my food! Literally.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach the world to care.

What I Can Share with Hosts

If anyone needs help with anything, I am willing to lend a hand! Great conversations, and free stories! Maybe new friends!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Slovenia, Switzerland, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States