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Overview

  • 3 references
  • Fluent in English; learning Italian, Spanish
  • 39, Male
  • Member since 2009
  • Stair Carpenter
  • Bachelors of Science in Tourism Management
  • From Martinsville, VA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

i want to free fall out into nothing, i want to leave this world for a while

ABOUT ME

I am a college student studying Tourism Management. In my spare time, I sail my 27' Helms or try my hand at do-it-yourself home improvements. I am constantly itching to travel, and never want to see dust on my boots. I am in Columbia, SC until I finish school, then it's wherever the wind takes me.

UPDATE: I manage a marina/boating school in Miami, FL and teach sailing.

PHILOSOPHY

I live my life to mesmerize my brain with sights I've never seen, sounds I've never heard, flavors I've never tasted, scents I've never smelled, and sensations I've never felt.

While some are asking the questions, I am seeking the answers

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've met several couchsurfers at meetings in Bangkok, Istanbul, Prague, and Paris. I surfed in Paris, which was fantastic, and have hosted surfers in my home in Columbia, SC, USA.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Meeting other people who love to travel and meet people? What could be better?

Interests

Sailing, "fixing-up" stuff, technology, travel

  • culture
  • books
  • diy
  • boating
  • technology
  • traveling
  • socializing
  • sailing
  • tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite movies and books are generally sci-fi oriented such as Star Wars, or the Ender's Game series. I also enjoy classic films with actors James Stewart and Humphrey Bogart. My favorite comedy is Shaun of the Dead.

I am a lover of all music, and can jam to just about anything.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I shook the hand of Pope John Paul II when I was 11.

Teach, Learn, Share

My mind is an open book. I am obsessed with culture shock, and learning language. Teach me!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Laos, Nepal, Netherlands, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Thailand, United States

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