American living in Paris for the past two years. Very passionate about travel and the tremendous perspective and cultural awareness it affords. In 2011 and 2012 I spent 8 months backpacking through Europe and East Africa, and a final month in Sri Lanka. That trip completely changed my life and I look back on it as one of the most memorable and important periods in my live. While I haven't had much of an opportunity to travel while being in Paris, I still get a taste of it when meeting or hosting visitors from around the world.

I'm a fairly relaxed, flexible, and tidy guy who prefers a glass of wine, good jazz, and engaging conversation over wild parties or nightclubs. I have a TV, but rarely use it, and still adore flipping through the paper version of the New York Times. Yes, I'm old-fashioned, I can't help it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My ex and I have participated in CS as both hosts and guests and have had nothing but positive and fulfilling experiences. I continue to use it as a way to meet new people both when I'm at home or traveling.

Interests

Cooking, Jazz, Photography, Travel (and getting lost!), Film, Distance Running, You.

• photography
• cooking
• wine
• running
• gardening
• reading
• tv
• traveling
• music
• classical music
• jazz

Music, Movies, and Books

Revolutionary Road was the film that inspired our nine month trip. I'm a Star Wars nut and have been ever since I was a kid. There's a special place in my heart for It's a Wonderful Life with Jimmy Stewart.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Whitewater rafted the Nile river in Uganda.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am always happy to help others with their English if they are interested in learning, and likewise, love opportunities to practice and improve my French!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Iraq, United States

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