I grew up in Minnesota and have lived in Washington DC, San Francisco, and (for a short time) Hong Kong. I love adventures and am always looking for ways to enrich the life I'm living whether it's through traveling, meeting new people, exploring new ideas, or finding other adventures.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to travel the world and meet new people from around the globe.

Interests

• music
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• skiing
• improv
• bicycle touring
• road biking
• road cycling
• mountain hiking
• backcountry skiing

Music, Movies, and Books

Each year I keep a playlist of all my favorite songs of the year so that I can return to my favorites.

I've read a bunch of books this year. My favorite so far was "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde and "Chasing Utopia" by Nikki Giovanni.

Teach, Learn, Share

If you're visiting San Francisco, I love taking hikes through the city and love climbing to the top of a hill for sunset and beers.

I also know a lot about US National Parks and can share information, resources, and tips on planning trips to them.

I'd want to learn anything that you know about: a language, a skill, your life experience, or a dish to cook. Tips on places to travel are great too!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Macao, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Hong Kong, United States