I have traveled internationally for the past 22 years. Although much of my travel has been for business, my best experiences have been when I connected with local individuals and families and stayed out of the large, internationally-branded hotels.

I am unable to host currently as I am overseas.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have done a fair amount of traveling. I have been to 49 of the 50 US states and 24 foreign countries. I have always found that no matter where I go, interacting on a personal level with people makes the experience much richer. Finding places only locals know about is easier when you have the time and opportunity to get to know people on a first name basis.

Interests

Bicycling, fishing, sailing, food, and good beer.

• dining
• beer
• traveling
• fishing
• sailing
• sports
• business
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Eclectic tastes in music; classic movies and movies based on classic novels; and I lean towards non-fiction books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

3-time SCCA road racing champion (touring car class).

Teach, Learn, Share

I am an ESL-certified teacher of English as a second language.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am conversant in many subjects and have rich experiences in travel, sport, and in business.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, England, Finland, France, Germany, Grenada, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russian Federation, Scotland, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, England, France, Russian Federation, Ukraine, United States