A former teacher living in DC. Now remote wanderer. Travel small, live big. Interested always in the small paths, the intimate experiences, and the joy that can be found in cultural exchange. Always eager to explore and motivated by localism.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to meet new people when I travel around the world. I have found that the most interesting people in the world travel light through options like couch surfing or hostels.

Interests

Art, history and travel

• arts
• movies
• fútbol
• ice hockey
• gayfriendly
• gay culture

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: The Giver, The Count of Monte Cristo, Any Dickens, Harry Potter, Historical Fiction, Travel Journalism.

I love the movies Bent, Inception, Batman series, The Witcher, Dark, Eurovision:Fire Saga, Don't Look Up, Holding the Man, Under the Dome, Baby Driver, The Italian Job, The Godfather, Lord of the Rings.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived in Beijing China and traveled in Asia for two years

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach English, American Sign Language, performing arts. I always like to practice my Spanish. I love to share my cooking.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Nice scotch, wine, travel tips, ultra light travel hacks.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Haiti, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, China, Guatemala, Italy, Mexico, United States