In 2013 I embarked on a Couchsurfing adventure through the US archives system on a research road trip for a book of intrigue on international monetary policy relating to gold and silver. I made some solid discoveries and met incredible people.

ABOUT ME
I'm an independent and very considerate couch surfer. A non-drinker/smoker but I still know how to enjoy social occasions.

PHILOSOPHY
Pack your lunch without knowing where you will eat it

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

My parents modeled authentic hospitality and its stuck with me. We always had visitors for Sunday lunch and staying in the home - it's all about community. I’m a builder so always happy to lend a hand with mi

COUCH SURFING EXPERIENCE

In 2013 - I bought a Toyota Avalon in Las Vegas, packed it for the east coast and the engine seized before leaving town... true Japanese reliability! My second car, a Chrysler LHS carried me over 20,000 miles on 3 US research road trips, undeterred by tornado destruction in Moore and snow in Missouri.

I enjoy the social side of couchsurfing.

Interests

Discovering the fabric of cities and towns; urban & wilderness hiking, cycling, healthy eating- whole food & slow food including home-made probiotics, architecture, building & renovation, fitness, dark chocolate lover, numismatics, juicing and being the best father, brother, son and friend that I can be.

• books
• architecture
• dining
• cooking
• chocolate
• fitness
• running
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing
• road trips
• web 3

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Something about Mary inspired me to become an architect, and who doesn't love Shawshank Redemption?
Books: The Life of Pi, Lonesome Dove, Manhunt, The Tipping Point, Birdsong

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

As a dare, I once swam across the Trevi Fountain, Rome on a summers evening when the square was packed with tourists. On that architectural tour, I was young, careless and rode a Vespa around Rome for 3 days without a helmet - And yes, I did only one lap only around the Colosseum. The head was not considered a vital body part in those days.

Teach, Learn, Share

My research project:
A research book project investigating a long-running conspiracy theory. The story involves monetary authorities, gold, silver and the US dollars reserve currency status and ultimately Bitcoin - a simmering election topic in 24’

What I Can Share with Hosts

I’m on Keto diet when possible. so line me up for a sauerkraut or other ferments class
- I repair things
- Trading and finance insight
- I cook

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia