I'm a professional photographer and freelancer from Seattle. I love making life-lasting relationships and enjoying this beautiful world we are all citizens of.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I heard about it, checked it out (luckily they have a free version otherwise I would still be too cheap to subscribe), tried it, tried it again, tried it again, and really enjoy the people I have met here. I have made lifelong friendships on here and remain in contact with the hosts, hosted, and travelers alike throughout the years. I love making friends and opening my eyes to other ideas, opinions, and ways of thinking out there. What a great day in age, when we can unite ourselves through our differences in a humanity that seems to be trying so hard to do otherwise.

Interests

I am a very passionate individual that finds the greatest joy in life by spending quality time with quality people. I love learning and trying new things and holding on to the best of it all. So please, feel free to introduce me into something new!

• culture
• writing
• photography
• dancing
• cooking
• music
• guitar
• hiking
• surfing
• snowboarding
• soccer
• rugby
• genealogy
• languages
• philosophy
• solo travel
• local food
• climbing
• family
• local history
• canyoneering
• local culture
• canyoning
• couple travel

Music, Movies, and Books

Music is fickle. I love most and appreciate all. I was raised by a musician-father and a dancer-mother so you can imagine my head was banging and my hips were swaying since I can remember. But maybe all the noise is the reason that is all I remember...but then again, don’t all musically minded have something loose in their heads? And I’m perfectly fine with that.

Movies. Hmmm...I’ve watched the whole spread but prefer something that has a solid storyline and positive morals. Huge Star Wars fan; so if you wanna geek out on the Twi’lek babes, Cad Bane’s death, or how Darth Maul is da real (Sith) MVP, let’s sit...this may take a while.

Books, oh books, what would I do without you to keep me humble every New Year? I want to read more. I believe there is something special about it. But for some reason I have such a hard time focusing on anything more difficult than Harry Potter and Roald Dahl. So please, if you know the secret to this whole art of reading thing, please do enlighten me.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveled the world with my entire family before we’re all old and rich and boring.

Teach, Learn, Share

I’ve always thought I’m okay at many things but not great at anything. And I’m all good with that. I can teach the basics in many things and would love to learn more if you’d be so kind to teach me.

Now, if we like you enough, we may even put you in a special category of (friend) family and I grew up saying “sharing family.” What’s mine is yours, so just don’t be lame about it aye.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a young man trying to make sense of the world-also known as poor-but I would gladly exchange my talents, services, and company for hospitality and friendship. I am keen to learn and help around the house, flat, or farm. I can help chip in on meals and cooking and cleaning. I will always do my best to be polite and prefer an open communication, so if there is anything array, I would like to clear it up so everyone involved remains happy.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United States