CURRENT MISSION

To see what's next

ABOUT ME

I love to travel and see the places that other tourists miss. To give you a perspective on my priorities: I went through the Louvre in 45 minutes, but drove 3 hours to a restaurant with excellent risotto.

PHILOSOPHY

In 1994 my car broke down and I was walking on the highway to get help when an older couple stopped and gave me a ride to the next exit's gas station. Since that day, I have stopped to offer help to every single stranded motorist I have seen.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Started off looking for a cheap place to stay and am learning that this community is so much more than that. I think I have a lot to offer and when I move back to New York this summer I expect to offer a place for anyone who needs it.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Being a Peace Corps Volunteer I have found myself in a sleeping bag on plenty of floors. Usually those floors belonged to friends, but sometimes they were friends of friends. Bottom line, I know how to behave myself.

Interests

Music. Food. Photography. Writing. Exploring off the beaten path.

• writing
• photography
• dining
• walking
• drinking
• traveling
• music
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

I can hold my own in almost any conversation about music. Books, not so much.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I ate the best ceviche in Lima. I have stood on the lowest point on Earth in Israel. I saw The Chemical Brothers at a bullfighting ring in Madrid. I was fascinated by Recoleta Necropolis in Buenos Aires. I lived in NYC for 5 years.

Teach, Learn, Share

If you ever find yourself in Quebec City, Canada after a night of drinking, find a street called Grande-Allee Est. Then find Chez Ashton for the best poutine. A native told me about it, now I am telling you.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ukraine, United States