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Overview

  • 11 references 8 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Swahili
  • 35, Male
  • Member since 2007
  • Problem solver
  • Apprenticed to a handyman, Grew up with access to the int...
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Start something I will be proud of.

ABOUT ME

I love to learn. Getting to hear about something new, especially from someone who knows a lot about it, is my favorite thing in the world. Travel, and living in Tanzania, gives me the opportunity to learn the things that are impossible to learn from a book. I love getting to know the feel of a place, and those subtle bits of culture that you only get when you find someone who's willing to share and listen close.
I also enjoy hanging out with friendly people, having conversations on invigorating topics or watching a good movie.

PHILOSOPHY

Do what you love, Love what you do.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I love meeting new people, and spreading the word on the wonder that is couchsurfing.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have stayed on a few couches, and met some very friendly people. Playing board games in Lilongwe was a high point.

Interests

Bike riding, Board games, Backpacking, Computers, Rock climbing, Inventing, Music, Science...

  • culture
  • books
  • cooking
  • flying
  • board games
  • traveling
  • music
  • cycling
  • backpacking
  • rock climbing
  • science

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I got to fly in a helicopter over Yosemite national park. What a view.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know a lot about a lot, and I love to share. I can also fix almost anything.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Since living in Tanzania I have been cooking more and more, and getting pretty good at it. I am particularly proud of my burritos, sourdough bread, and eggplant with spicy garlic sauce.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Greece, Ireland, Kenya, Laos, Malawi, Nicaragua, Panama, South Africa, South Korea, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Viet Nam, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Tanzania, United States

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