I'm your average guy I think... I love the outdoors and I love meeting new people. I am #4 of seven kids in my family and my siblings are scattered through out the United States.

I am currently backpacking through India for five months.

When I’m back in the states I work in branding and marketing. I use to work as a video and photography producer and still do that on a Freeance basis.

I grew up in Japan… that was cool. But now I consider my home to be Wisconsin. Mostly because that is where my VW Vanagon is parked and when I return home I will live/travel through the USA in the van.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people and I am a budget traveler. Honestly, when planning my return trip back from India it was going to save me quite a lot on my flight if I spend a few days in Iceland. So I decided to chase a bucket list item to travel through Iceland… the more I started planning the more I realized that It was going to be pretty expensive. So I’m hoping to couch surf a bit while I am there to save money and have some really authentic experiences.

Hostels are great for meeting other travelers but I really want to make sure I have a more authentic Iceland adventure. And the best way to do that is to make sure I spend some time with the locals.

Interests

Everything outdoors, hot springs, saunas, hiking, kayaking, fishing, and a good local pub! I am not a huge drinker but I enjoy a local gem! Oh an I love coffee!!!

• theater
• photography
• classical music
• cycling
• fishing
• hiking
• camping
• food
• meeting people
• film
• documentary
• sup
• outdoors
• climbing
• paddling
• punk rock
• cultural events

Music, Movies, and Books

I am all over the place with my music... I love George Winston one day and then will jam out to Metallica the next.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I paddled the length of the Wisconsin River (430 miles) on a Stand up paddle board a few years ago... took me three weeks!

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to listen to people's stories. I find people to be incredibly fascinating which is why I do the work I do. I hope to contribute to the world by helping others tell their stories through film.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Ummmm I can share a whole bunch! I can share stories about incredible people I have met... but since I will be coming from India I will be have some really amazing chai tea with me and I will gladly make you a cup of authentic Indian Chai!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, India, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Poland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States