Global cultures are my passion and teaching English as a Second Language is my vessel. This has allowed me to travel both the US and the world living, learning and loving life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am currently moving about and, therefore, in places for a short amount of time.

Since conversation is a passion, I enjoy spending time with hosts learning about their experience and understanding their perspective.

While couchsurfing, one tends to stay in neighborhoods that would otherwise be unvisited which allows for unique insight into a city.

Interests

Walkable cities are ideal as they allow me to easily explore and make connections with strangers.

• running
• walking
• conversation
• exploring
• having a good time

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Latin.The energy and liveliness combines with memories of living in Miami Beach. I love it!

Movies: Basically anything. I love the experience of going to the cinema.

Books: The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo. Santiago's philosophy and journey match my own so the book is very personal and inspiring.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbing 50 meters up the inside of a strangler fig in primary forest in rural Costa Rica.

A strangler fig starts as a seed dropped by a bird onto a tree branch and grows downward as a vine to the forest floor. Once it reaches the ground it spreads outwards growing around the host tree. The host tree suffocates, dies and disappears leaving a hollow space in the middle. This twisting vine shell allows for handholds and footholds to climb up the inside and peak out into the jungle around you.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: English (I am a professional English Instructor)

Learn: From your stories, I learn all I need.

Share: Our life experience and perspective.

What I Can Share with Hosts

English lessons, my stories and my time.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Bahrain, Belgium, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Kosovo, Laos, Macedonia, Malaysia, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, North Korea, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Myanmar, Norway, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam