I am a wander, probably like most on this site. My favourite part of travel is meeting people. I have been work/traveling overseas for the last 18 years. I am an elementary teacher doing contracts around the globe. Besides teaching, I have a great interest in meditation and mindfulness. I combine the two interests by designing mindfulness programs for my students to help them gain greater insight into their own lives. I have two cats, Dr. Pickles and Professor Phranklin D. Snuggle-bottoms (snuggles) that keep me company. I am a happy go lucky guy that is definitely a happy morning person. Thanks for reading!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My friend Steph told me about couch surfing. I thought it was an amazing way to meet locals in a community. I love making new friends and this seems like a great way to connect to the people and places I visit.

Interests

Teaching, traveling, mindfulness, yoga, animals, mountain bikes, scuba diving, hiking, exploring, guitar, drawing/sketching, sunrises.

Music, Movies, and Books

I don't have just one genre. I am a spectrum of interests. I like almost all music from techno to classical. Most of the year I am reading for work with new pedagogical practices, but I enjoy typical travel books, self care, cooking, and fantasy novels.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I had a great life that I left to learn how meditate with Theravada monks in Thailand. It was a 26 day silent retreat that completely changed the way I saw the world.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am always looking for new things to learn. My students keep me busy with the latest technology. I am fascinated by AI and the implications for the future. I have studied Thai massage and gained a certificate for this. Some 18 years ago I trained in Tantric Yoga in Rishikesh and spent 6 months in an ashram in Darhamsala studying the yoga sutras and yogic philosophy. I am learning to draw and paint. I also play a few chords on the guitar and enjoy making up songs. I love sharing stories and enjoying the little things in life.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I think the greatest thing that I can share with my hosts is a genuine heart and mind that is open to the way that they live. I can teach mindfulness, massage, share stories and a laugh too.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Cambodia, Canada, Cuba, Egypt, England, France, India, Italy, Kuwait, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Spain, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Thailand, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bahamas, Canada, India, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Thailand