Hey Couch Surfers!

I am originally from Chicago and lived in California for about 5 years. I am a bioengineer, biologist, and chemist by degrees, but am one of those people who prefer the question "what do you like to do," versus "what do you do." My first experience with Couchsurfing was in Santiago Chile. After leaving my job in 2017, I bought a one way ticket to South America and traveled near a year. After working at a large corporation with people around the world, I decided to separate and travel South America to find my next endeavor by working and learning.

In my free time I enjoy trekking and camping, traveling, meeting people from different backgrounds, learning new languages, trying new foods and coffee, cooking, listening to music, yoga, reading, and writing.

Enough about me! I'm laid back and social and look forward to helping you out during your travels any way I can.

Mitchell

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on couchsurfing due to the fact that I have traveled for extended periods of time and was helped along the way by many people. I would like to return the favor and help out my fellow travelers!

Interests

• dogs
• wildlife
• writing
• photography
• cooking
• coffee
• reading
• traveling
• eating out
• backpacking
• camping
• scuba diving
• entrepreneurship
• adventure travel
• beaches
• mountains
• trekking
• cities

Music, Movies, and Books

Listen to music by mood and don't dislike any!
Books- Touching the Void, Into Thin air, Eiger Dreams, Sapiens, Principles, The Five People You Meet in heaven

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Went from a desk junky to climbing mountains, trekking, and living free in under a year

What I Can Share with Hosts

Conversation, stories, travel photos

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Spain