PLEASE NOTE: IM CURRENTLY TRAVELING IN EUROPE & AFRICA, Therefore, I cant HOST until I return to LA!!!...I'm OLD...But COOL!!!...Ive lived all over Europe (Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Munich,London) and Africa(Nigeria, South Africa, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia and Kenya). I work in Media, primarily African TV & Radio. I have developed TV & Radio Networks that will soon be on Satellite in over 30 African & 6 European countries.
I have a LOVE for LIFE!!!...I enjoy 'Hangin Out" in Cafe's..R&B , Classical, Jazz and Latin Music...Im considered a 'Creative Business Executive'...I own Bikes in several cities, I run ( 20 - 30Km weekly), and Cut a Mean Rug on the Dance Floor!!!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Im at an age that most people are staying in 4 -5 Star Hotels...Frankly, I cant afford that, and prefer to stay in a home of Interesting people. In my Travels, Im not one to run to the Known 'Tourist Attractions'...YES!..I hit the Museums, but I like to check out the Out of the way and quirky Galleries...YES, I like the 'Hip Clubs' where I can display my GREAT Dance Moves...But I also like quiet Pubs where the Locals are playing pool or Shooting Darts, and arguing about local Politics...I'm a POLITICAL ANIMAL...Worked for a US Congressman, and Im on a Daily basis FLUENT on the Politics of not just the Major World Centres, But I can eloquently tell you whats happening in over 30 African countries daily...To that end I'm a Prolific Reader and subscribe to a plethora of Online newsletters on a variety of topics: News, Film, Politics,Personality, Art, Business, New Tech

Interests

• fashion
• wine
• running
• politics
• music
• skiing
• swimming
• business
• art
• dance
• film
• biking
• cooking and baking
• international cuisine

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm OLD SCHOOL R&B...Grew up in Detroit, the City of MOTOWN RECORDS...Eventually I was the Managing Director of MOTOWN in Africa..Grew up with Parents that Loved Jazz, Classical, and Ballet...GrandParents taught me a love for Gospel, As a teen in the 60's was obviously influenced by Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, The Stones, and War, and as an Adult acquired a taste of Latin Salsa Dance!!!...FILM: 'The GodFather'. 'Westside Story' , 'Cinema Paradisco' , 'Taxi Driver', 'Shaft', 'Pulp Fiction' BOOKS: 'What Manner of Man'-Martin Luther King; 100 Years of Solitude, - Gabriel Garcia Marques; Fear &Loathing in Las Vegas - Hunter S. Thompson; Ghandi: AnAutobiography, James Bond Novels - Ian Fleming, and Long Walk to Freedom - Nelson Mandela...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Created the First Pan-African Media Network; Working with Media pros from many countries, created a Multi-Genre Network: AfrikVision360...Politics, Music, Business, Fashion, Film, LifeStyle,Sport, Family, Documentary

Have developed regional and Local Broadcast strategies in East, West and Southern African countries.

Teach, Learn, Share

At my age...I still LEARN...I LEARN from my 7 year old Niece!!!...I believe I TEACH, just by my Being and in the Discours of my Life!!!...I SHARE, the WONDERS of my 44 years of International Travel & Living with a variety of People from various Religions, Customs and Languages.LEARNING is A CONTINOUS process...I Daily Seek out whats NEW and DIFFERENT!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I share a Wealth of Experiences, and Stories, and my world famous Cuisine...Show me the Kitchen...and let me Go to work!!!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, Benin, Burkina Faso, Canada, Italy, Jamaica, Lesotho, Liberia, Mali, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Senegal, South Korea, Swaziland, Switzerland, Togo, Turkey, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Kenya, Netherlands, Nigeria, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom, Wales