I travelled for as long as I could without becoming bored. When I finally reached the point where I figured I needed to 'pay back' for all the freedom I enjoyed, I chose to become a lawyer. Now, all I can think of is the book I'm writing. And the travelling I want to get done.

I'm a low key, contemplative creature, figuring stuff out along the way and eager to meet strangers. I've worked bars in Spain, fishing boats in Cuba, hostels in Chile and human rights clinics in Kosovo. When I sleep, I dream of trains.

One of the most important skills I learned from travelling has been to let go of control when I want it the most. To question the idea that the relationship between effort and reward is one-to-one; that working twice as long doesn't produce twice the result; that screaming your point twice as loud doesn't make you twice as right.

Now, I wanna hang out with locals at their favourite hole in the wall. I make excellent coffee and cocktails, and sleep less than your average couchsurfer, staying up reading and drinking wine.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've never met a stranger on here that I didn't like.

Interests

I do human rights law, 'cause I couldn't imagine anything else where I would be of such use.

I read and write constantly. Think before I speak.

At one time, I was a promising basketball player and a fitness fanatic. Now, I enjoy climbing, discussion and long dinners. Oh, how things change.

• writing
• dining
• walking
• boating
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• backpacking
• sports
• rock climbing
• economics
• entrepreneurship
• history
• languages
• religion
• tourism
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Brothers Karamasov, Marguerite Duras, Teju Cole, Marlon James and Houellebecq/Anderson Paak, Fleet foxes, Phosphorescent, Nick Cave, Tom Waits and psychedelic cumbia.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Asked Kanye West for a cigarette.

Teach, Learn, Share

Desiring a positive experience is itself a negative experience; accepting a negative experience is a positive experience.

I want to learn Arabic, tango and how to build a house.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My sense of urgency. Time is of the essence. Irony and interest in the fun things in life. People fascinate me!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kosovo, Lebanon, Macedonia, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Palestine, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Turkey, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Chile, Kosovo, Norway, Spain, Sweden