Just a dude, curious about the whole wide world. Sometimes a journalist, sometimes a teacher. Once an exterminator.

I've sold hot dogs to more than one celebrity.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I tried this many years ago, when the community was very small and people weren't sure if they could trust the internet. I'm trying it again now. I think this could completely transform travel if we all treat it right.

Interests

Ice hockey, writing and literature, good beer, running, reading, travelling, music, history, politics, culture.

• writing
• literature
• beer
• running
• reading
• traveling
• music
• hockey

Music, Movies, and Books

Anderson .Paak right now. Old blues music. John Jeremiah Sullivan's book Pulphead. Moby Dick.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sold hot dogs to Rob Corddry and his kids without freaking out.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Great conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Myanmar, Thailand, United States