Solo traveling until I physically can't! Since I was a child, I scoured the globe on my desk, fascinated and dreaming of the day when I would have the means to explore the world. My love for people and what makes us all unique, is what drives me to continue meeting as many faces as I can, and listen to the experiences that shape and inspire us all. 

A bit about my character, I like to think I'm pretty laid back and a fella with no expectations. Just grateful to be here and alive!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Surfing the high seas of couches and what it entails is enough to get any traveler interested. People, culture, traditions, different perspectives, different approaches to life, etc. At the core of this community, it's not about helping thy neighbor, but it's about helping thy stranger which I find beautiful and incredible. It's a community that I would love to not only be a part of, but contribute to one day!

Interests

Really just interested in everything, especially things I'm not familiar with.

• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• podcasts
• hiking
• eating
• nature
• mma
• stand up comedy
• exploring new places
• ice hockey
• comedies
• films and series
• history and culture

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Really enjoy listening to a wide variety of music but mainly listen to Indie, Motown, Soul and Classic rock.  

Books: Read a lot of Hunter. S. Thompson.

Movies: ANY film directed by Tarantino, Kubrick, Christopher Nolan and Wes Anderson. 

I'm a big fan of Ghibli movies.

Honorable Mentions: Death of Stalin, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Birdman, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Superbad, Borat, The Place Beyond the Pines, The Prestige, Whiplash, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Triangle of Sadness, Red Rocket, Uncut Gems, The Lobster, The Banshees of Inisherin, Akira, No Country for Old Men, There Will Be Blood, The Big Lebowski, Snatch, Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach some Japanese and English. I can and would like to share a futon in Tokyo (my family still doesn't "do" couches lol) and a couch in the US, and wherever I will end up after this trip. 

What I Can Share with Hosts

Besides a helping hand when needed? Hopefully an exchange of ideas, perspectives, culture and most importantly, couches (or futon!) in the future.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States