The family:
We are a family of five: mama Diana, papa Brett, and three children 18-23 years of age. We love playing games and sharing conversations around the kitchen table with our guests.

Brett:
CURRENT MISSION

Worldwide Transformation

ABOUT ME

Papa, Filmmaker, Game Evangelist, Big Chief of TEDxAsheville, World Traveler and more...

I am a connector in the business and social world. I love to contribute, be a part of, and leave things and people better than I found them.
twitter: bmccall17

I play and coach Ultimate Frisbee.. since 1993.
I also play and coach Soccer.

We are in each other's lives because we have stories to share... I love this about meeting new people.

PHILOSOPHY

Play: An attitude of freedom and infinite possibilities that is chosen,
often resulting in powerful creativity, connection and potentially fun!!

Not my personal statements, but certainly worth living by:
"“The moment you forgive is the moment you are free." ~Michael Franti

"“Really important meetings are planned by the souls long before the bodies see each other." ~Paulo Coelho

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I surf because I love to travel and the best way to see a place is to integrate with the locals. Best way to integrate is to stay with locals, eat and drink with locals.
I also love to host and share stories. I am a sucker for a good story teller!! I have learned many important lessons through my travels and intend to take my children around the world to learn their own lessons along the way.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have surfed all over the United States and most of Central and Eastern Europe (though most of it from personal contact). I am forward with asking for what I need and expect others to do the same.

Interests

Futbol (soccer), Tango, Music, Italian, Beauty, Art, Hiking, Ultimate Frisbee, Culture, Film, Stories, Books, the board game Go, and continuing to expand my interests all the time.

• dogs
• arts
• culture
• writing
• books
• beauty
• tango
• coach
• walking
• partying
• drinking
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• soccer
• business

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Hal Hartley's films, Hayao Miyasaki's films, Marianna Palka's films, more on this...
Music: Dr. Dog, Andrew Bird, David Byrne, Feist, the Mother Hips, Juan D'Arienzo, more on this...
Books: Richard Bach's books, The Time Traveller's Wife, Pullman's His Dark Materials series, Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game series... many more on this...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was driving down the road listening to the Dr Dog CD when I saw Toby walking down the street here in Asheville... I asked if he needed a ride.. he did. The rest of the band was down the road and they needed a ride too.
It was one of the most surreal, exciting moments this year!

Teach, Learn, Share

1) Always have a backup plan.
2) Interviewing someone before coming to stay at your house, or before staying at someone else's house will help the stay be comfortable for all parties involved. If you have specific needs or requests MAKE SURE YOU TELL THE OTHER PARTY!! I have learned more about what I like and don't like through the school of hard knocks. Its worth writing down!!

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Sweden, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Hungary, United States

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