My wife and I drink good coffee, cheap wine, and travel whenever we have the time. When not traveling, we spend time remodeling homes or going on long, winding walks with our very sweet (but slightly dim) dog.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing to meet new people who have interesting stories to share.

Interests

I have a diverse set of interests, but spend the vast majority of my time teaching, reading, drinking coffee, and playing tennis.

• dogs
• writing
• diy
• cooking
• board games
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• tennis
• table tennis
• teaching
• biking
• learning
• nonfiction
• building
• stoicism

Music, Movies, and Books

I read a good deal--mostly non-fiction. I read to encounter new ideas.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My wife and I were tear-gassed in Istanbul.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: English, Tennis, Juggling, Stoicism, Cooking, Mixing Cocktails, writing college application letters.

Learn: Whatever you have to teach.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I travel with wine and I love to cook. I make a mean cup of coffee.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Norway, Peru, Poland, Slovakia, Turkey