We are moving from Chicago & traveling the rest of 2017 and will not be able to host. I love studying history of the world and other cultures. I've learned that a journey is best measured in friends, not in miles and meeting people from all walks of life only enriches and exceeds expectations. We are Chefs/Bloggers living in Chicago looking to experience life around the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. Looking forward to meeting new and interesting people and to learn about local spots through actual locals. Also, the more we can mix in a few low cost nights on our travels, the longer our travels can continue :) In these times, cultural exchange seems to be more important than ever. Learning from everyone's stories and ideas, providing fascinating introspection on things sometimes unnoticed otherwise. We would love to meet, hangout and grow friendships around the world.

Interests

• books
• festivals
• cooking
• fitness
• movies
• music
• live music
• outdoor activities
• fishing
• hiking
• art history
• history
• science
• travel
• nature
• stand up comedy
• vegetarian cooking
• scifi

Music, Movies, and Books

John Coltrane, New Orleans Jazz, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur JR, Pink Floyd, MF Doom, J Dilla, Madlib, Run the Jewels, Classical, Robert Johnson, Deadmau5, Aphex Twin, The Flaming Lips, The Cure, 80's, All genres

Apocalypse Now, 2001, Star Wars, Aliens, Kids in the Hall, Woody Allen, Reservoir Dogs, Ghostbusters, Caddy shack, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Gremlins, Young Frankenstein, Terminator, Big Lebowski, Fargo

The Stranger, Leaves of Grass, Hemingway, Frankenstein, Edgar Allen Poe, Mark Twain, Kerouac, Bukowski, Noam Chomsky, Game of Thrones, Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy, Sandman, Any Comic, Any biography,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Cooked for Obama

Swam in the Blue Lagoon in Iceland

Climbed Pyramid of the Moon (Teotihuacan)

Teach, Learn, Share

Cooking... We love cooking, and uncooking- raw foods, green smoothies, ethnic cuisines. We can cook together and share recipes. We'd love to show you are favorite spots around the city or point you in the right direction.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good food, laughter and respect. House tyding, dish cleaning, contemplation about the nature of our own existence and present moment in time...

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States