Hello! My name is Sam and I'm an IT Consultant currently living in Houston, Texas. I am usually always on the move... whether it be running, working out, learning something new, trying a new class, etc.

UPDATE:
I will be traveling through Latin America from August 2019 to August 2020

I enjoy meeting new people and am always looking forward to making friends and learning a little bit about each person I encounter.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've set a goal for myself to start traveling more and I figure this would be an easier and safer way to connect with locals and fellow travelers in each country I visit.

I also believe that traveling and meeting new people opens new doors, allows us to experience the world more fully, and learn things not just about each other, but also ourselves.

Interests

Yoga, meditation, food, meeting people, learning new things and about different cultures, etc.

• pets
• arts
• culture
• books
• yoga
• running
• meditation
• traveling
• volleyball
• languages
• solo travel
• adventure travel
• food
• nature

Music, Movies, and Books

I am quite the nerd when it comes to Harry Potter. I also like Les Miserables by Victor Hugo, The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Exupery, His Dark Materials, Man's Search for Meaning, and too many other books to mention...

I love most music, and typically go through phases... However, if there is one thing I cannot stand...it's mosh pit music.

TV shows... I don't do a lot of TV. But when I do, its Game of Thrones. And a guilty pleasure for Kdramas.

I like movies like Inception, Big Fish, Mr. Nobody, etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went on a hiking trip to Peru for a couple of days and climbed up a mountain. I'm afraid of heights so this was actually quite a terrifying ordeal. When its just you and the mountain and you build the mental fortitude to just keep going because there is no other option, you learn to trust yourself a little more, and return back to your 'life' with the mindset that no matter what setbacks you have, you just need to keep moving.

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to learn Spanish! I'm also interested in holistic healing modalities like yoga

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a great audience for all your stories, and can share some crazy ones of my own as well. I can also attempt to cook (DISCLAIMER: I will not be responsible if your house burns down), be an amazing companion over lunch/dinner/coffee (if we're still friends after said house burns down haha), or in general just exploring !

I'm also a certified yoga teacher and can do a class for you!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru, Philippines

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines, United States