I’m Sam and my main fulfillment is running a private swim lesson company and getting to build community through swimming. I also love investing in my team and growing together! Additionally, I do some ops consulting/mentorship. I’m a volunteer puppy raiser for Canine Companions, raising Vicky to be a rad lil service pup. In addition to being a fish, I love biking and also teach spin at a few gyms.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

There’s a quote by Nelson Mandela that accurately reflects my thoughts on language learning, “If you speak to a man in a language he understands, it goes to his head, but if you speak to a man in his language, it goes to his heart.” I think the same idea applies to culture and staying with locals gives you so much better of an experience than the touristy resorts and adventures. It is loads more genuine and down to earth of a travel in my opinion.

Interests

• yoga
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• linguistics
• laughing
• learning languages
• biking
• learning new things
• smiling
• trying new things
• eating good food
• helping others

Music, Movies, and Books

I love alternative or Indie music! Love Coldplay and a ton of smaller bands no one has ever heard of! Living in Austin means live music all of the time, and I love the atmosphere here SO much!
My favorite movies are of course romantic comedies so I can cry about how I haven’t found the love of my life yet- lol. I also love comedies in general because I absolutely love laughing:)
Book wise, I’m more of a nonfiction person. My favorite childhood author was Lemony Snicket, but now my favorite author is Jon Krakauer and his brilliant exposés on so many unique topics!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Rode a camel in front of the Great Pyramids in Egypt

Teach, Learn, Share

Practice your Spanish, Arabic or English with me! Also, a certified swim instructor, so I can teach you or your kids how to swim! Haha! Also a great chef and would love to cook you some of my favorite foods!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I’m a great gift-giver and bring things and can show you things from other places I have been around the world! I speak Spanish, English, and Arabic and love practicing with others as well! My bright, bubbly personality is easy to love and I can whip you up some food.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Jamaica, Kuwait, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Panama, Puerto Rico, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Egypt, United States