Michael S. - Profile - Couchsurfing

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Why I'm on Couchsurfing

Remember centuries ago when a tired traveler wandered into a hamlet - a local would open their door, invite them in, give them a hunk of bread and a place by the hearth for the night. Stories might be exchanged, or perhaps hardly a word spoken - no problemo. CS is but an extension of this age-old custom (bread might be optional). Some recent CS travellers inspired me so much I wrote a book on the Art of Couchsurfing. I'm also a member of Servas.org (the United Nations version of couchsurfing). ...and it's not about the couch - it's about the people.

About

unofficial CS ambassador, ex-extreme ironer

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Music, Movies, and Books

Into the Wild The Surrender Experiment ...yes... the Untethered Soul The Intouchables Like a river: https://youtu.be/LQ6FENd4gG4?feature=shared

References

One Amazing Thing I've Done

everything is amazing: https://youtu.be/PdFB7q89_3U?feature=shared

Teach, Learn, Share

I love the sharing lifestyle. Whether we share stories, food, ideas, homes, or cars - this is how humanity can authentically live. Awesome!!!

What I Can Share With Hosts

a ride from the ferry... water... maybe both... ;) ...also pretty good at pretending to be an adventure guide. ... if you leave your shoes by the front door I'll make you Mexican pizza. If space is available, I usually accept everything from last minute requests to 1 to 2 months away requests. Happy to accommodate your needs. If you want a quiet space to chill and catch up on sleep and maybe laundry - no problemo. If looking for a more active stay, I would be happy to share all my favourite outdoor spots via hiking and/or paddling. Just message me if you have any questions. Happy to share just about anything - via any medium. (um, just not FB :)

My Interests

philosophy, writing, paddling, music, yoga, ethnic foods, the wild, the soul, authentic connections, tai chi, wholewheat pancakes, telemark skiing, hiking, protecting old-growth forests, did I mention MnMs?