In 2017, I left my home near Washington DC and moved to Munich to live with my now wife, Anja. After nearly five years in Munich, we decided to take an extended break from the corporate world to pursue our travel dreams. We started backpacking in East Africa in November 2023, then spent time in India and Sri Lanka before returning to Germany to begin an 8 month road trip to Mongolia and back in our self-renovated Lada Niva 4x4. After returning, we moved to Hamburg with our new pup, Geo, who we found in Georgia during our trip.

I’ve been an avid Couch-Surfer and Host since 2009, meeting many of the most interesting people I know. CSing actually led me to meet Anja! This community has opened my heart and mind to new cultures, languages, religions, foods, and experiences that have made me a more trusting and happier person. Anja's profile can be found here: https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/anja111

In general, I’ve spent the bulk of my time trying to balance my career with volunteer work, continued education, and international travel.

My favorite quotes are:
“Variety is the spice of life.” -Unknown and
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelo

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Those I've met on CSing have been an incredible inspiration.

Couchsurfing also allows me to see parts of the world I'd likely otherwise be unable to explore, as well as provides me with the platform to invite traveling strangers into my home.

Interests

I really enjoy adventure sports, motorcycle riding, camping, hiking, fly fishing, and of course, travel.

• flying
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• camping
• rock climbing
• science
• volunteering
• academia

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy action/adventure films, comedies, and documentaries. Many of these are watched for the first and last time on international flights.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In 2009, I spent my first solo Christmas riding a camel around the pyramids of Giza.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd like to use my advantages in life to positively impact as many people as possible.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my stories, spirit, and sense of adventure!

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, England, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uzbekistan, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Italy, United States