(I don't have many reviews here, yet, but you can see 70+ guest reviews on Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/6680582)

I enjoy travelling and have traveled across Europe, Africa and North America. I particularly loved Barcelona, Otago New Zealand, Paris, and Austin (TX) because of the history, food, and amazing hospitality. I like to be spontaneous and try not to over-plan my trips - there is something gratifying about an adventure unfurling organically. I've had great luck with hosts giving me tips for new restaurants, clubs, or sites to seek out.

I'm laid back and responsible. My mom taught me to be clean and courteous and I've found being respectful usually wins good company.

When I'm not working or travelling, I like cooking, reading, and watching movies and photography. I worked as a chef for many years in several different countries, including an incredible experience to study under a Michelin-starred chef in Spain and now I own a restaurant in Texas. Food is my love language, my favorite hobby, and a bit of a personal obsession. I can never turn down a good roast duck or solid plate of nachos. I read a lot, two of my favorite books are "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein and "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy. I love Christopher Nolan's Batman movies and basically anything with Mark Walhberg (yeah - I've got man crush on Marky Mark). I find Netflix a genius invention that brings me closer to all my beloved crime dramas (Law & Order is tops but I can switch it up with a little Sherlock, Numbers, or CSI), dramas (House - 'nuf said) and comedies (lets hear it for the famed NBC sitcom line-up!). If you like scenery and wildlife then we should go shoot photos together and if you're really bored I'll happily show you my favorites.

"I'm a simple man. I like pretty, dark-haired woman and breakfast food."
"Facial hair: full, thick, and square." -- Ron Swanson

I speak English, Spanish, and appalling French.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I travel for work and have hosted people while on assignment. In between assignments I stay with people. Either way I try and make food and the outdoors a part of the experience.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've used it in several countries not just for stays but for meet ups too. I'm a big fan of CS and Airbnb. You can check out those reviews here: https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/6680582

Interests

Cooking, Sailing, Hiking, Traveling, Hockey, Reading

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climb Kilimanjaro, Run a Marathon in a toga (Greece), Motorcycle New Zealand, Skydive, Scuba dive ship wrecks,

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to hang out and talk about different cultures and countries. I have worked as a chef and English tutor so I can certainly bring those skills if you like.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Costa Rica, Croatia, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Netherlands, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, France, New Zealand, Spain, United States