CURRENT MISSION

travel the world, meeting people and seeing things

ABOUT ME

In 2011, I went to France for 21 days, couchsurfing the entire time. It was wonderful and everyone I met was amazing. I stayed in everything from 200 year old homes to flats right on the Gironde River.

One day I hope write/create a book on perfect wines. My travels have included Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Priorat, Napa and Sonoma for info and pictures.

Couchsurfing is my preferred method of travel. I have hosted and been hosted by numerous people, and I love it. The only reason for me to stay in hotel is when I am driving across the country and all I want to do is shower, go to sleep, and continue driving early the morning. This seldom if ever happens. Any other time, I want to couchsurf and meet cool and interesting individuals. I arrive at someones house bringing fine local foods like fresh bread, fresh tomatoes and excellent cheese. That is a good way to introduce yourself. Nothing can beat the local person's perspective. I have traveled to numerous parts of the world. I continue to travel experiencing new places and other people. I always want to learn what is out there and find out how others live.

I am always up for interesting activities, if it is fun, I probably have done or want to try it,

PHILOSOPHY

you can always learn something from everyone

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Willing to open up my house if someone needs it. Also, whenever I travel, I try to stay a various hosts.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

years ago, I used to live in Vail Colorado, a huge ski resort in the Rocky mountains. I met many people from everywhere in the world. If a friend of mine told me that one of their friends needed a couch to sleep on, I would give it gladly. I traveled through Napa California, New England, and France couchsurfing all the way. I met many wonderful hosts. I think this is the best way to travel ever!

Interests

travel, photography, food and wine

• books
• photography
• dining
• wine
• cheese
• traveling
• socializing
• hiking
• skiing
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

tom clancy books, michael crighton books, Umberto Eco's Focoult's Pendulum and all kinds of music, especially techno

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Borabordur Temple in Indonesia at sunrise. Magical and Mystical. Hiking to an rim of an active volcano to watch sunrise. Machu Pichu was awe inspiring.

Teach, Learn, Share

Couchsurfing has two million of my friends, I just have not met them all (yet)! I value my free time from work, and usually try to travel the world during my vacations. I lead a wonderful life, and in many ways, I contribute it to my pay it forward mentality.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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