I like to travel by bicycle. I've toured Europe by bike and train and find couch surfing to be the best way to experience a city or countryside!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing is less sterile than a hotel, it allows you to experience the location as if you live there.

Interests

• arts
• wine
• art history
• travel
• food
• spearfishing
• bike
• bikepacking

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

go through the motions of setting up Couchsurfing to better understand the process so my 78-year-old friend Eva can use profile while she visits her son in Oakland California.

Teach, Learn, Share

Bike maintenance, book recommendations, engine repair and how to keep your composure after drinking two bottles of wine in Bordeaux.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can tell elaborate stories of travel, both good and bad. Detailed explanations upon diesel engine repair on the high seas and in small, dusty towns in Mexico.

Share hot sauce recipes both vinegar and oil based

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Canada, China, Costa Rica, El Salvador, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Swaziland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Korea