CURRENT MISSION

live with overflowing joy

ABOUT ME

I'm a long-term wanderer, avid explorer, curious traveler, hardworking volunteer, and lover of hikes and waterfalls. Traveling has become a life philosophy, and I own only what I can fit in my carry-on backpack. I'm very open-minded, warm-hearted, conscientious, and accepting. I'd love a place to stay, or just to meet up for a drink. See you soon!

I'm not much of a party animal, and prefer getting to know people on a deeper level. Having said that, I'm always up for a good time, meeting new people, and trying new things.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Whenever I have a permanent home base I love to host, and am happy to share stories, culture, local advice, and whatever time I can spare. The world is incredibly diverse, and I want to learn from everyone who comes into my home.

When I travel, I surf to meet people who want to share an afternoon, a meal, or a couch.

Couchsurfing has become a huge community, but I still love meeting hosts and surfers who are willing to create connections and participate in the give and take.

Interests

• arts
• culture
• writing
• poetry
• singing
• music festivals
• swing dancing
• yoga
• meditation
• thrifting
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• classical music
• folk music
• hiking
• philosophy
• psychology
• sightseeing
• vipassana

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: The Tallest Man on Earth, The National, Iron and Wine, The Head and the Heart, Neutral Milk Hotel, Bon Iver, Feist, Dan Mangan, Beirut, Sufjan Stevens, Andrew Bird.
Books: T.S. Eliot, Virginia Woolf, Dostoyevsky, Sylvia Plath, Vonnegut, Margaret Atwood, Jorge Luis Borges.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Choosing the life of a nomad and traveling alone, learning to trust strangers.

Taking a crazy motorbike trip through Jammu and Kashmir.

Hiking above 5400m.

Walking 900 kms across northern Spain.

Teach, Learn, Share

“To attain knowledge, add things everyday. To attain wisdom, remove things every day.” - Lao Tzu

I try to simplify my life, get rid of things I don't need, and focus on what really matters. I'm not so funny and rather serious, but sometimes seriousness ends up being funny, and I'm the first to laugh at myself. I love to talk to everyone, have a few good vegetarian recipes up my sleeve, and can turn a misadventure into a great time. Come share it with me!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Germany, India, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United States, Uruguay, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Canada, Colombia, United States, Viet Nam