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Overview

  • 7 references 5 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Spanish, Vietnamese; learning Thai
  • 42, Male
  • Member since 2008
  • Humanitarian educator/Trainer/Curriculum Writer
  • Masters degree - Intercultural Study
  • From USA/Honduras
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To explore human culture and have a damn good time doing it.

ABOUT ME

I recently returned from a stint teaching literature over in Quy Nhon, Vietnam for 3.5 years.

Fascinated by human culture, I enjoy responsible exploration of different socities.

I love reading, non-profit work, and being outdoors.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am interested in the aspects of sharing, simple life, and community.

Interests

Poverty alleviation, foreign language, the Kingdom of God

  • culture
  • writing
  • literature
  • wine
  • reading
  • outdoor activities

Music, Movies, and Books

Currently enjoying David Foster Wallace, NT Wright, and Wendell Berry.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'll tell you all you want in person over a bottle of wine.

Teach, Learn, Share

Although I am not professional at any, I have a bit of knowledge you about Vietnamese language and culture, composting, informal microfinance, and short story writing.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Bolivia, Cambodia, Canada, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Nicaragua, Peru, Philippines, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Honduras, United States, Viet Nam

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