CURRENT MISSION

Work Hard, Play Harder

ABOUT ME

I'm a very active and outgoing single forty-something pursuing my dream of helping other people. My nonprofit organization, International Initiatives, was created to do just that. With a focus on emergency management, disaster response and disaster risk reduction through resiliency, the nonprofit is building partnerships in Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia and thus I will be spending most/all of my time there over the next few years. House sitting, couchsurfing and exchanging help for room and board provides a flexible and cost effective means of accomplishing that objective while gaining valuable insights into sustainable operations/methods and meeting some of the very stakeholders I aim to serve. This also provides a way to get to know people and areas much better while seeking the local perspective and contributing to some extent back to the local area and economy.

That being said, I am determined to have a blast while living on the road for the next couple of years!! I'm a fun-loving adventurer who is always looking for the most incredible places with the best people, the action, a good party, and outdoor activities of all types. I also enjoy chill times, lying in my ENO hammock reading or counting the stars, relishing meaningful conversation, playing a game of chess or cards. Fine wines to local cervezas and home-batched tequila, street vendor frijoles y arroz to four-course meals, I embody contradiction effortlessly.

To put at ease potential hosts and travel companions: I serve on the Brazos Valley IMT (Incident Management Team) under the umbrella of the Texas IMT, and we are a state and national asset in time of emergency/disaster. I also serve on the Brazos Valley CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) to assist my local Texas community. I encourage you to view my LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/martintrippeason to get a broader picture of who I am and what I do. You may also want to view some of my additional photos and info at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zmq2eri2qw0tsb7/AACKuYWrqSde1rIqfblDumG6a?dl=0 . Though I don't yet have any couchsurfing references, I do have some house sitting and general references which can be viewed at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/o6dj3gnf14msn0l/AAAHIsGSwiXmfzJHzTDEKl4ma?dl=0 .

Really looking forward to meeting people throughout the Caribbean, Central & South America and Asia- hosts and fellow travelers! Would love to network!!

PHILOSOPHY

"Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life."

You never get to live today again.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Just couchsurfing... looking to meet people and build a network of friends, acquaintances and contacts.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I am just embarking upon my Couchsurfing journey...

Interests

Networking, travel, exploration/adventure, horseback riding, sailing, boating, health & fitness, photography, reading, chess, all music, fine wine, beautiful women, nature, beaches, mountains, city vibes, nightlife, water resources, renewable energies, sustainable agriculture, telecommunications, information technology, emergency management, disaster relief, security, economics, international political economy, international relations, international development, international trade, logistics & supply chain management... and more!

• design
• photography
• wine
• fitness
• nightlife
• partying
• gardening
• boating
• technology
• chess
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• outdoor activities
• equestrian
• adventure races
• sailing
• agriculture
• economics
• international relations
• beaches
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Where would I begin... or end??? :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I see the amazing every day!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share a little knowledge about emergency management/response, disaster preparedness & disaster risk reduction, gardening (with some knowledge of organic, biodynamic & permaculture), landscape design (including edible & xeriscaping), maybe more...

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Canada, Panama

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Mexico, United States