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Overview

  • 17 references 7 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Korean, Spanish
  • 45, Male
  • Member since 2005
  • College Professor/Computer Nerd/Film Geek/Dive Master
  • Travel and some college
  • From WA, USA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To enjoy my time teaching in Korea and develop the skills to be location independent.

ABOUT ME

I travel a lot, probably too much. I just finished 2 1/2 years driving a motorcycle from Alaska to Argentina with one of my best friends. Now I'm back in Korea teaching at a university again. I'm a big shy nerd who likes crazy adventures as much as he likes video games and movies.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I like to organize gatherings and activities.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've hosted a few people in Korea and tons of people when we had a flat in Vietnam.

Interests

Travel, reading, cooking, motorcycles, scuba diving, drinking, art, computers, science, board sports, video games, and hot tubs.

Music, Movies, and Books

Directors:Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Coen Brothers, Tim Burton, Terry Gilliam,. Books: All Sci-fi/Fantasy + Shantaram, The Long Walk to Freedom, The Country Under My Skin, Marching Powder, Papillon and other Autobiographies. The Kite Runner. The Alchemist. Authors: Robin Hobb, Orson Scott Card, Terry Brooks, and David Eddings. Music: Manu Chao, Violent Femmes, Nirvana, Kings of Leon, Tool, Buena Vista Social Club, Credence Clearwater Revival, Chemical Brothers, Crystal Method, Queen, Daft Punk, Otis Reding, Ray Charles, James Brown, Pearl Jam, Cake.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

If this isn't a question of perspective I don't know what is. My greatest accomplishment was working from homelessness to graduating college, traveling, diving, and other trials and tribulations.

Teach, Learn, Share

I've been an English teacher for seven years now, also IT, scuba diving, cooking, hostel work, and bar tending.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Singapore, South Africa, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Korea, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Old School Badges

  • 4 Vouches
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