CURRENT MISSION

In Tulum for the next two weeks 🤙

KCCO

ABOUT ME

I used to live and host in Honolulu, but I quit my job so I could finally do some real world adventuring. I lived out of my backpack for a while, and spent six months in New Zealand, SE Asia, and Nepal.

I studied International Relations in college and love learning about other countries and discovering how people live and work around the world. Couch surfing is such a great way to do this!

PHILOSOPHY

Pack den Stier bei den Hörnern und zwinge ihn zu Boden

It's a metaphor for my life. But also it really happened.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have a strong interest in international relations and traveling. I've both hosted and surfed and have been a member on the site since 2015. I've met all kinds of amazing people from around the world. I'd love to meet more!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've hosted surfers at my place in Honolulu as well as my apartment in Chicago, and so far I've had a very positive experience! I've stayed with hosts in Florida, Georgia, and New Zealand.

Interests

Travel, the beach, mountain climbing, hiking, sports, the arts, nightlife.

• arts
• culture
• literature
• nightlife
• drinking
• politics
• traveling
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• surfing
• sailing
• sports
• international relations
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm really into all three of these and have too many favorites to list here. But I don't know very much about international film, music, or books and would love to expand my knowledge.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Drinking beer at Everest Base Camp

Week long sailing trip around the Hawaiian Islands. One of the most peaceful and beautiful trips I've been on!

Haleakala Crater hike and sunset above the clouds

Ten days in Bali. Hard to even describe that one.

Hiked along the Na Pali coast on Kauai and camped on the secluded Kalalau Beach.

Teach, Learn, Share

I guess if I had to say I could teach anything it would be about American and global politics and culture, philosophy, travel, and American arts and literature.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Great company, a comfortable couch, and access to an awesome city!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Germany, Indonesia, Iraq, Kuwait, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Romania, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, United States