CURRENT MISSION

I love an adventure! I also love meeting people along the way. So much to learn from different cultures. I am looking forward to meeting new folks.

ABOUT ME

I am a middle age guy exploring his dream of traveling to different countries, meeting new people and experiencing different cultures. With each new trip, I learn more about others and myself. I took up photography at age 50 and love exploring new sites with my camera in hand.

PHILOSOPHY

Everyday is a gift. Make the most of it!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I enjoyed a three week vacation in Ontario, Canada where I stayed with seven different couchsurfing hosts. I was blown away with the hospitality I was shown! I am definitely hooked on couchsurfing! I cannot host in my current situation but sure appreciate those who have "paid it forward" by being great hosts!

Interests

Exploring cultures, exploring food of different cultures. I have taught both Music and Art. I love exploring the Arts of different countries. I took up photography at age 50 and have fallen in love with the art form. Check out my travel photos at https://www.instagram.com/michaelthomas.photo/ I learn something new with every photographer I meet and every photo project I take on.

• arts
• photography
• education
• dining
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• rowing
• teaching
• mountains

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Viewing breath taking fall colors in the Arkansas Ozark mountains - Watching athletes rowing (skulling)boats along the Arno River below Ponte Vecchio - Viewing Michelangelo's Pieta and the Sistene Chapel firsthand

Teach, Learn, Share

I've lived long enough to share from life's experiences. In addition, I have taught Music, Art Education and Computer classes from the middle school level up through graduate level. I am learning photography and can share my recent success stories in capturing special travel shots.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahrain, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Saudi Arabia, United States