I enjoy active past-times like rock climbing, hiking, cycling, snowboarding, surfing, snorkeling and scuba diving - anything that gets me out in nature! I'm fairly quiet and enjoy my own time, but I also like to meet new people, share stories, and learn about other people's perspectives and cultures.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've heard it is a great way to meet people while travelling and to connect with locals.

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite music ranges from 60s psychedelia and classic rock like Beatles, Hendrix, Pink Floyd, and the Doors, to 70s-80s new-wave, some punk, post-punk, and related, like Talking Heads, The Fall, Joy Division, Wire, and The Cure; brit-pop like The Smiths, Stone Roses, and Blur; indie rock like Pavement, Sonic Youth, Neutral Milk Hotel, Radiohead; hip-hop like A Tribe Called Quest, Gang Starr, Nas, and Digable Planets; and newer stuff like Tame Impala, St Vincent, Sufjan Stevens, LCD Soundsystem, The Shins, Of Montreal, and more.

That doesn't leave much time for movies! But I'm trying to catch up on that. Quentin Tarantino movies are some of my favorite. A few random movies that come to mind are Memento, The Sting, 12 Angry Men... and the Ghibli movies are great!

I tend to read fantasy books, but I'm working on some literature now too. I like to read and learn about philosophy and history too.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed up a cliff and jumped off from 40-odd feet. Whoa so crazy!

Teach, Learn, Share

Always happy to learn. I'm happy to share stories, and I'm hoping to hear some and get better at telling them.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Music, stories, conversation. Good times and good vibes :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Cuba, India, Japan, Laos, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, South Korea