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Overview

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  • Fluent in English; learning Thai
  • 45, Male
  • Member since 2010
  • student, foody
  • B.A. in sociology from UM
  • From crofton, md would have to be home
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About Me

I've been living in Chiang Mai for over a year now and would love to show other English speakers around town to get a true feel for Thai food, culture and to see the best attractions this city has to offer.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am just getting started with CS but I heard from it while on vacation in Belize. A couple who runs a horseback riding ranch called Mountain Equestrian Trails turned me on to this site. Their ranch is amazing by the way, horseback riding through the jungle to caves and waterfalls while in belize is a must.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

none yet, hope to update this section soon

Interests

hiking, biking, camping, the beach, reading, food allergies, basketball, golf, tennis, cooking.

  • dining
  • cooking
  • vegetarian
  • reading
  • outdoor activities
  • cycling
  • equestrian
  • hiking
  • camping
  • snorkeling
  • basketball
  • tennis
  • golf
  • beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

blackstar, common market, blue scholars, inglorious basterds, superbad, godfather, scarface, belly, going against the grain, the china study

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

catching lobster barehanded while night snorkeling off the barrier reef in belize. Scary as heck in the open ocean at night but grabbing that spiny, delicious lobster was well worth the risk.

Teach, Learn, Share

be aware of how difficult it is to get high end gear in foreign countries and bring lots of goodies. When in belize I brought a nice dive knife, waterproof flashlight, seal bag and more that I was able to use during the entire trip and then sell for equal or more than I paid, leaving lots of space in my bag for hammocks and tequila.

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Belize, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, England, Germany, Guatemala, Iraq, Kuwait, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Qatar, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Iraq, South Korea, Thailand, United States

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