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Overview

  • 15 references 4 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Portuguese; learning Hebrew (modern), Lao, Russian, Spanish, Thai
  • 38, Male
  • Member since 2007
  • Permaculture Farm owner/Medical cannabis consultant/Gentl...
  • P.H.D from the University of Life
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To live life without fear

ABOUT ME

Born in Texas and I've been traveling around the world for 15 years. I’ve been fortunate enough to to visit 45 countries and lived on 6 continents. This all has been funded by a myriad of weird jobs along the way from combat soldier, gem dealer, English teacher, hostel manager, telemarketer, beauty sales, Thai massage, dive master, and now currently working in the medical cannabis industry. I love scuba diving, motorcycle trips, nature, and animals. I finally decided to put down some roots. After years of saving I finally bought some beautiful agricultural land that I am converting into a haven for organic food growing and permaculture courses. It features a large teepee. 2 proper bathrooms, outdoor kitchen, wood fired hot tub, and electricity. The land is 4 acres and has flat land for food production and a river running around it. There’s also various fruit trees . The property is surrounded by vineyards, horses, birds and is very peaceful. You can go ride horses, visit vineyards, river beaches, and more. Lisbon is on 30 minutes away by car, 3 minutes by helicopter, and also accessible by public transport. Bus stop is 200 meters away

PHILOSOPHY

I see my path, but I don't know where it leads.
Not knowing where I'm going is what inspires me to travel it.
Rosalia de Castro

"Those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter"."
Dr Suess

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I started awhile ago but wasn't active until the past few years. Since then have been getting more and more involved. I'v had the chance to meet and host some truly amazing people.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I'v been lucky to have met some really special people through this site during my travels. Many more than are listed here.

Interests

I love traveling, learning about new cultures and meeting new people,reading, SCUBA diving, Skydiving, Cooking, Rock Climbing, Shenanigans.. You name it i'm down to do it.

  • cooking
  • reading
  • traveling
  • scuba diving
  • rock climbing
  • tourism
  • permaculture

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Super Troopers, Face off, Donnie Brasco, Man on Fire, Dirty Dozen, Happy Gilmore,Memento, The man from earth, Dazed and Confused.
Books:The art of war,The autobiography of Malcom X, The Power of one, Shogun, The Mosquito Coast.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I boxed two midgets in Manila

Teach, Learn, Share

Lots of things to learn and exchange on my farm

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Egypt, Fiji, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Mozambique, Netherlands, Palestine, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Ukraine, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Israel, Laos, Philippines, Portugal, United States

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