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Overview

  • 4 references 2 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish
  • 39, Male
  • Member since 2011
  • Engineer and Former High School Math Teacher
  • To live is to Learn ... Formal Education: UCLA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Become a nomad, always be ready to travel at a moment's notice

ABOUT ME

Was a high school teacher for 9 years before changing careers to an engineer.
Born in Korea, raised in Venezuela and live in the United States.

PHILOSOPHY

When you cease to learn you cease to dream, when you cease to dream, you cease to live.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Meet CSers at home and while traveling. Used to host but am not able to at the moment

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Surfing or just grabbing a cup of coffee with Couchsurfers, CS is a great way to meet people from all around the world.

Interests

Outdoor activities of all types, hiking, camping, kayaking, climbing etc. I also enjoy sports, both playing and watching, especially basketball. I enjoy cooking and eating and nice long conversations. One of my hobbies was to take my motorcycles out on the weekends but had to sell it.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: All genre.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

hiked the havasupai trail in one day.
Completed the JMT in 11 days.

Teach, Learn, Share

Every waking day is a teaching, learning, sharing experience

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Korea, United States, Venezuela

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