I was a Volunteer teaching English at Long Dong University (yes it's real) in Xi Feng, Gansu. Now I am heading to New Zealand with my girlfriend on a work holiday visa. We are currently cycling around the South Island from Picton to Queenstown.

ABOUT ME

This is what I live by, Wanderlust: A desire to travel and learn about oneself.

It's been quite a long journey to where I am today. Much has been because I am blessed with the opportunities to travel around the world. It only recently occurred to me how traveling had such a huge impact on me and I want to continue it as much as possible!

PHILOSOPHY

I personally believe that inside every human is an internal thirst for traveling, exploring and discovering the unknown. Why not fulfill that thirst while you can?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Was available hosting in China but no longer living there.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Couchsurfed with an American/Chinese family in Hangzhou, One time in Paris and another time last minute on a couchsurfing road trip from Maryland to Tennessee. Good times.

Interests

I am always looking to find a way to travel!

Want to know about other people's lives, cultures, motivations and beliefs. I just enjoy really in depth conversations about anything really! But let's leave politics on the side.

Love nature and many outdoor activities. Rather be outdoors but also enjoy the comforts of the indoors!

Updating/working my personal website! www.traverseinconverse.com

• dining
• cooking
• politics
• board games
• chess
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Anything that will make me think.

Pursuit of Happyness, Inception, The Prestige, The Machinist, Slumdog Millionaire, Oldboy, Adjustment Bureau, The Man from Nowhere, The Human Experience (love Documentaries)

Music: Hip-hop, R&B, Jazz, Classical, Old school rap, Country

Book: I always have my Kindle with me

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Performed in the 2010 Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland as the United States Representative!

Teach, Learn, Share

-American and Korean perspectives
-Clarinet (been playing for 12+ years)
-Korean Language, Traditions
-Cook Korean food (if ingredients are available)
-Practice your English speaking

What I Can Share with Hosts

-Many exciting travel stories
-Korean cooking, if ingredients are available!
-Board games, I always travel with some and are absolutely addicted to them (would like to learn Go or Chinese Chess)

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Dominica, England, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal, Saint Martin (French part), Scotland, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Uruguay, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States