I am an ambitious and motivated guy with a genuine childlike curiosity about the world around me. I love meeting new people and hearing their fascinating stories. So much so, that I've dedicated my life to hearing people's stories and telling them in an interesting way – that's why I became a journalist. I’m a freelance journalist who has written stories for National Geographic Travel, Time, The Guardian, ESPN, Vice, and Lonely Planet.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I truly believe in a world where we can share experiences, food, rides and couches! I've Couchsurfed several times so far; in Buenos Aires, Florianopolis, Marseille, Aix en Provence, Dubrovnik, and Vienna. I also hosted people while living in Madrid, attended some meetings and participated in forum discussions.

Interests

I'm a globetrotting nomad. I've been to 47 countries and am working on more. Talk to me about the news and the politics of your country (in English, French, Spanish or Portuguese). Along with writing, I love to take photos, learn about different cultures and explore. Being fit and healthy is also very important to me, so I love to stay active by doing exercise like climbing, swimming in lakes, biking, running and going to the gym. I grew up playing sports including ice hockey as a goalie and basketball, so I'm down for anything active.

• writing
• photography
• dining
• cooking
• breakfast
• exercise
• running
• partying
• politics
• news
• cycling
• sports
• basketball
• rock climbing
• hockey
• swimming
• communications
• freelancing
• journalism
• beaches
• lakes

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies, music and books are huge parts of my life. I'll try and list some favourites:

Favourite directors: Aranofsky, Fincher, Scorcese, Tarantino, Woody Allen...
Favourite movies: Pi, Fight Club, 99 Francs, Midnight in Paris, Gremlins 2...
Favourite TV shows: The Sopranos, Spartacus, Mad Men, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Game of Thrones, House of Cards, Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown...
Favourite musical artists: Macklemore, LoopTroop, The Tallest Man On Earth, Kanye West, Kaytranada, Atmosphere, 20Syl...
Favourite books: Nineteen-Eighty Four, The Alchemist, The Power of Now

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My laptop got stolen in Salvador, Brazil...and then I got it back! Read the crazy story here: http://www.forgetthebox.net/faith-in-humanity-restored-how-facebook-and-an-outstanding-couple-saved-my-computer/

Teach, Learn, Share

I have excellent communications skills so I can help with English writing/editing or to help you practice the language. I can also practice French or Spanish with you. In addition, I'm an experienced freelance journalist/digital nomad and willing to teach, give tips about going remote.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook up a mean breakfast and love to prepare food for one or more! Need some cleaning done? I'm your man. I love taking photos and would be happy to get you set up with a new profile pic.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Argentina, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kosovo, Laos, Macedonia, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, Palestine, Peru, Portugal, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Spain