PHILOSOPHY
: The best way to learn about a culture is through food.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Good question.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Had a great experience in Taiwan. Met a couch surfer online who was able to offer me reasonably priced accommodation in Taipei. Hosts were kind and I was shown around the night markets, taken hiking, and even had karaoke, asian style. I guess you really see the nice underbelly of humanity when your Couchsurfing. Needless to say, I was glad I joined.

Interests

Concerts, bowling, working out, riding cycles, hot tubs, practicing chinese, trying new food, reading up on science, politics, cultural stuff.

• culture
• concerts
• dining
• working out
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• karaoke
• hiking
• bowling
• science
• beaches

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Arriving in China in fall of 2012 without a lick of Chinese language skills and without reliable accommodation. It somehow worked out but the sill the start nearly broke me. It turned into one of the best years of my life.

Skinny dipping in Kenting, Taiwan after being prodded by a rambunctious Canadian. It was off the cuff and so in the moment. One of the coolest moments.

Climbing the Haiku Stairs on January 1, 2017 in Oahu, Hawaii. Hard to get to? Yes. Illegal? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely. Great way to start off the year.

Teach, Learn, Share

I happy to share any knowledge or cultural knowledge of places I have visited. Willing to share any local customs with any locals.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Taiwan, United States