Everybody calls me Merv. I am easy going, not normal in the best ways, and I thrive on good energy . I have a passion for learning new things while also teaching others. I have spent my life in many different places, so traveling and new people are natural to me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When I travel I prefer to feel the local experience. What better way to get the local experience than by making friends with the locals!

Interests

People, triathlons, eating vegan, extreme sports, reading, intellectual debates (my favorite)

• dancing
• cooking
• vegan
• exercise
• traveling
• basketball

Music, Movies, and Books

Hip Hop, R&B, Jazz, Salsa, Bachata, EDM....I like all music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I visited 20 countries in 4 years. It was a wild ride!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to eat and cook healthy, handstands, English and American slang, computers, meet new people in any environment, and much more.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share an unforgettable experience. I make life long friends when I travel. You may even make it into one of my travel videos ;)

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ethiopia, France, Jamaica, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, Tanzania, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States