CURRENT MISSIONS

- authentic connections
- embracing perfection in imperfection (wabi sabi)
- writing books. https://artofcouchsurfing.weebly.com
- paddle 65 rivers in 65 months. https://65rivers.weebly.com

ABOUT ME

wilderness buddhist monk with peanut butter MnMs in my alms bowl. (yes, a veggie who isn't allergic to candy :)

PHILOSOPHY

a touch of zen, tao te ching, and MnMs.
my house burned down - now I can see the moon more clearly.

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.

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?

Music, Movies, and Books

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

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

everything is amazing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8LaT5Iiwo4

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 the surfers needs. If you need 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. Read some of my references if you need more info, or just message me if you have any questions. Happy to share just about anything - via any medium. (um, just not FB :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Antigua and Barbuda, Austria, China, Costa Rica, France, Guatemala, Italy, Mexico, Montserrat, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Iran, New Zealand, Peru, United States, Venezuela

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