I'm Mike, living my life as freely and openly as I can. Keen on experiencing new places, meeting new people, trying new foods and learning new skills. I've traveled to 22 countries and have lived in several spots throughout the U.S. - right now I live in Brooklyn, NY. I teach yoga and facilitate Thai bodywork workshops, I write, I "manny", and I work as a brand ambassador for a health beverage. I strive to live a simple life, though NYC sure makes that a challenge! I'm currently in the process of learning the guitar and Spanish. I try my best to see the humor in life.

My motto: Every day is a gift. Grow - expand - love - be authentic.

ps- my travel blog & Instagram is @thebackroadtourist

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am a budget traveler and I like to meet new people. This is a great opportunity to get to know the locals and experience real neighborhoods.

Interests

Traveling, health, yoga, cooking, reading, nature, beach activities, rock climbing, food, music, movies, art, exploration.

• arts
• writing
• dining
• cooking
• beer
• yoga
• meditation
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• rock climbing
• business
• freelancing
• beaches
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Music:
I love the music that doesn't assign to a particular genre. My favorite band right now is Autre Ne Veut.

Favorite Movies:
Moana all the way!
The Beach
Mr. Nobody
Interstellar
Enter the Void

Favorite Books:
The Glass Castle; Perfume; Art of Racing in the Rain, Power of Now; to name a few.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked the Inca Trail, rafted along the borders of Bosnia and Montenegro, Jet-skied Greece, and got lost in the Albanian Alps. (sorry that was more than 1)

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm good with creative writing, yoga, and anything related to health, fitness and nutrition. Oh and backpacking stuff as well!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my yoga skill, writing skills, or give you tips on backpacking / budget traveling.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Bahamas, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Greece, Italy, Macedonia, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States