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Overview

  • 51 references 44 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English
  • 54, Male
  • Member since 2018
  • Trauma (PTSD) Therapist & Red Seal Crane Operator
  • Masters in Social Work
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

I love to travel and spend time in wilderness. Thus far, I've been to 53 countries. I was supposed to do a 5-country tour of Asia, but Covid screwed that up. I intend on doing that in 2023, if I can find others to join me. I summitted Mt Kilimanjaro (8-days) and safari (4-days) on last year. I love learning, whether in school or from the school of life as a road scholar. Life is short and I love to make the most of it!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have two requests of anyone staying with me: A. people have at least 2-3 verifications complete, as they're free and easy (unless you're a secret agent or make arrangements with me); B. that any couchsurfer staying at my place is a non-smoker! I had cancer (2005), undergone surgery, chemo and radiation. So I'm definitely not interested in having anyone stay here who could contribute to lung cancer or any other cancer(s).

Otherwise, I love meeting new people from abroad while I'm at home, until my next adventure and inspiration for a new adventure overseas. I have an empty couch that is super comfy and an unfolding cot. I hate living alone, so it would be nice to have someone else around to hang out with; especially since I love the outdoors.

Interests

  • photography
  • hiking
  • canoeing
  • scuba diving
  • martial arts
  • soccer
  • archery
  • horseback riding
  • rafting
  • mental health
  • travelling around the world
  • hiking in the mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Classical and 80's...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've travelled to 53 countries thus far and summitted Mount Kilimanjaro '22

Teach, Learn, Share

I help teach a Combat Fitness class that is free through Meet Up so I can help women and children protect themselves and be active enough to improve their quality of life.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My entire place, me to show them around, especially hiking, road trips, etc.

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Israel, Italy, Monaco, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Sweden

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