CURRENT MISSION

My main goal is to see more of the world and learn more about its cultures and peoples.

ABOUT ME

Hello! My name is Joseph, and I recently graduated from Harvard GSAS with a master's in East Asian studies. I'm currently working for a think tank in Tokyo, Japan.

I grew up in beautiful, sunny Florida, though I spent two years working in Japan and traveling around Asia (between 2012 and 2014).

I love learning about the world, new cultures, and people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I sometimes travel by myself, so it would be really great to meet up with other travelers to enjoy the experience together.

Interests

Food, tea, and coffee rank highly on my list of interests, but I also love experiencing cultures, exploring new places, enjoying nature, museums, writing, and meeting new people.

• writing
• dining
• traveling
• teaching
• filming
• tea

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I taught English for two years in a small town deep in the cold Japanese mountains (which is quite the change for someone from sunny Florida!)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm easygoing and friendly, so I think I'm a good person to travel with. I'm also very open minded and love trying new things. In terms of being a guest, I'm clean and respectful of people's property, and don't mind at all washing dishes or doing something to repay my host for letting me stay with them.

I've traveled to quite a few countries, have a broad education, and enjoy good conversation, so I think I can be an interesting person to chat with.

Overall, I enjoy meeting new people and sharing my experiences with others while learning about them, so I get along with almost everyone!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bahamas, Cambodia, England, France, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States