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Overview

  • 9 references 5 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Spanish; learning Sotho
  • 33, Male
  • Member since 2013
  • Returned Peace Corps Volunteer
  • Bachelor's in Spanish and Global Justics
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

An avid world traveler looking to meet fellow travelers and locals on my trips across the world

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I don't want to spend my trip staying in hostels with folks who don't know the area, language, culture, etc. Looking to exchange stories and make friends.

I've only had great experiences through CS and I believe it's a special community of friends looking out for one another.

Looking forward to returning the favor for anyone coming through Washington, DC in the future!

Interests

Traveling, exploring, hiking, the usual stuff

  • culture
  • running
  • traveling
  • hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Acoustic guitar, Mumford, John Butler trio, anything with a relaxing beat

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

For two years I lived in Lesotho, Southern Africa in a round, thatched-roof, hut without running water or electricity while teaching kids English using Sesotho. I taught kids how to swim, conducted multiple HIV testing events, directed a girls empowerment camp, and invested in my community, building relationships and ultimately changed my life forever.

Teach, Learn, Share

I've got plenty of stories from living in Lesotho and traveling Southern Africa and SE Asia

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good company, great stories, and a warm smile

Countries I’ve Visited

Botswana, Cambodia, Canada, Costa Rica, El Salvador, France, India, Indonesia, Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Lesotho, United States

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