I am a Spanish teacher with a passion for traveling, meeting people and learning about new cultures. Before accepting my current job at a high school in the US, I spent a year teaching math and science in Honduras. I have taught in Peru, China, and the Philippines. I studied briefly in Spain, and have visited Greece and Italy.
I am married and have 2 sons, 2 dogs, 3 cats, and a bird.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My first solo travel experience was 2 years ago in the Philippines. I didn't even know about the hostal experience or that travel could be so affordable. Since then I have met a lot of backpackers and have heard about CouchSurfing. So far I have only done Couchsurfing once, with and incredible family in El Salvador. It was a wonderful experience to spend time with people who actually lived in the city I was visiting and wanted to help me understand their culture.

Interests

• running
• reading
• kayaking
• rock climbing
• fútbol

Music, Movies, and Books

I like a wide variety of music. Since moving Honduras, I listen to a lot of Raggaeton. Mostly though, I listen to pretty laid back music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Base jumping off the New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach a bit about Southern Cooking, but I'm a pretty healthy eater, so there won't be any batter-fried food.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I enjoy meeting new people and having conversations about different experiences. My best quality as a traveler is that I always clean up after myself and try to leave no evidence that I was ever there.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, China, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Honduras