CURRENT MISSION

To make a meaningful and positive contribution to the planet. To play my small part in eliminating cultural misunderstandings.

ABOUT ME

I am easy-going and non-temperamental. I am a vegetarian and jog every morning. I enjoy backpacking, reading, cooking, and learning about the world around here.

PHILOSOPHY

Waste not, want not. Leave everywhere you visit better than you found it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I met with some great fellow Couch Surfers for a fantastic dinner in Yangon, Myanmar in February of 2012 and vowed to become more involved. I have also had the privilege of joining a variety of group Couch Surfing activities, including beach cleanup in Taiwan. I have both surfed and been a Couchsurfing host.

Interests

Food; travel; history; hiking; camping; learning languages; music; water sports; reading and journaling.

• dining
• vegetarian
• running
• walking
• traveling
• eating out
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• sports
• history
• languages
• beaches

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiking the Torres del Paine in Patagonia; visiting the Dogun country in Mali; walking the beaches of Easter Island, and many more wonderful experiences.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am happy to practice English, Mandarin or (very rusty) Spanish with any host. I can also cook, clean, and share my experiences.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Laos, Liechtenstein, Macao, Malaysia, Mali, Mexico, Myanmar, Namibia, Netherlands, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Costa Rica, United States