Overplan, then go with the flow.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

How I participate in Couchsurfing:

I try to host whenever I can or am in town.

Couchsurfing experience:

I've had great experiences couchsurfing. My hosts were always friendly and hospitable. My guests have been great. I've also joined in activities in a few cities by local CS groups. It's always been a positive experience meeting the CS community whether it is for a hike, bbq in the park or drinks at a bar.

Interests

Learning languages, observing animals, exploring nature, and solving puzzles.

• animals
• education
• puzzles
• hiking
• languages
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Gilles Peterson; Deep Dish; RZA; Eminem; U-God; Alanis Morissette; Barry Manilow; Charlie Parker; Jon Coltrane; Nine Inch Nails; Meshuggah; Oasis; Foo Fighters; Battle Bloom.

The Lion King; any spy/war movies.

Dr Seuss' works; Everything That Rises Must Converge; Ghost Wars; Guns, Germs & Steel; Sophie's World; anything by Paulo Coelho; Catch-22, anything by Jose Saramago.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiking almost any mountain is an amazing experience to me. Also, observing animals in the wild, being in a boat in the middle of the ocean, doing jack on the beach while watching the waves, and looking at the stars.

Teach, Learn, Share

I believe in the free spread of knowledge in order to promote the advancement of mankind. Education is a game changer. The Internet is the equalizer. I also think that everybody should learn to appreciate impermanence and equanimity on a deep level.

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Cambodia, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Malaysia, United Kingdom