I may be new to Couchsurfing but I'm no stranger to hospitality. I've lived all over the United States- Virginia, California, North Carolina, Michigan and Mississippi- and I currently call Washington, DC home. My wife and I love to travel, and enjoy kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, and hanging out at our neighborhood pool.

I'm quiet and respectful, I love pets and have a self-described "bulletproof" sense of direction. ;)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm trying to be a more conscious traveler, and I've found that sharing a roof with someone who is local is the best way to experience a local culture.

Interests

Climbing, reading, woodworking, music

• etymology
• environmental education
• bad movies
• love to travel

Music, Movies, and Books

Treasure Island- Robert Louis Stevenson. Between the World and Me- Ta Nehisi Coates. Suburban Nation- Jeff Speck.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In summer 2008, I lived in Hawai'i and led backpacking trips for high school youth from all across the nation and world.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, England, France, Germany, Italy, Peru, Saint Lucia, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States