I am a writer and an assistant to a filmmaker who also happens to be a Bhutanese lama. I've been living out of my suitcase for many years so I have lots and lots of experience as a houseguest. I do have a house in upstate New York and when I am there, am happy to receive couchsurfers. I'm writing a novel at the moment and I also have a column in Tricycle Magazine. This year I discovered the beauty of staying at an artist residency. Now I would like to try couchsurfing. My web site is www.noajones.com if you'd like to know more or read more.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As I write this I am in Bodhgaya, India. I'm heading to the middle east and then back to India then to Bhutan then to Canada. Mostly for work. But when I'm not needed, I am left to my own devices and I can work from anywhere. I am very keen to go to the Jaipur Literary Festival and meet up with some of the writers I have met in southeast Asia. I've spent a lot of time in India but never in Rajasthan.

Interests

Literature and philosophy. And riding bikes on gentle country lanes and picnics and mild weather. I love live music and salsa dancing and any dancing. I am a fan of shoes but live a life in a suitcase which prevents me from collecting even a fraction of what I would like. I am very interested in hot showers and not at all interested in cold showers. I am interested in water sources and sewage systems and systems in general.

• writing
• books
• literature
• beauty
• festivals
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• music
• live music
• soccer
• world cup

Music, Movies, and Books

I guess this is to show you a bit of my character. My favorite writer right now is George Saunders. I listen to Radiohead a lot. But am a big fan of natural ambient sound. Bird in trees and wind and rivers etc. Movies...hmmm. So many. Ozu comes to mind. But I love to watch simple love stories and comedies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I met Ravi Shankar, I've trekked through Bhutan to the border of Tibet, I've recently sat in a stadium during a World Cup soccer game, I've dined with holy men and royals and beggars, all at the same table. Now that you ask, I've done some amazing things! I feel very lucky.

Teach, Learn, Share

So much!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I might have a few things in my bag gathered from here and there, nothing of great material value. But I can tell you pretty stories and lend you my ear. I also have a habit of connecting people to other people or things that end up being quite meaningful, I've heard.

Countries I’ve Visited

Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bhutan, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Martinique, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bhutan, India, Italy, United States