Dedicated urban dweller with a passion for travel, hiking, bicycling, and new experiences.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have left my professional job of 12 years and ready to embark with my wife on another global travel adventure.

Interests

• bicycle touring
• urbanism
• public transportation

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Self-guided round-the world trip in 2006-2007...was amazing and life changing experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

Professional Civil Engineer - expertise in urban transport planning, design, and policy. Also have developing interest in ways to make all travel more sustainable.

All things San Francisco and Bay Area; I know every nook, path, trail, and alley in SF, as well as lots of regional and Western United Stated travel experience.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Trying to work on my intermediate Spanish skills (especially speaking and conversation) ...a more mature perspective and insights on global travel as a couple in our 50's.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Laos, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, U.S., Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Chile, United States