CURRENT MISSION: headed out on a bike tour of the North American west coast.

I write and travel, and when I get the chance, I outfit and guide trips.

Find me on Facebook: @MichaelWaterford - or see my websites: www.ThemountainFolk.com and www.WaterfordExplores.com

PHILOSOPHY - Working hard to chase my dream job.
Also Reference: JRR Tolkiens' The Hobbit.

Favorite Poem:
"Old longings nomadic leap,
Chafing at custom's chain;
Again from its brumal sleep
Wakens the ferine strain." - Jack London, The Call of the Wild.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
I am a writer and explorer on a budget - I love meeting new people and learning from them.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
Mostly Europe and New Zealand numerous years ago. Sadly, never had my own place to host!

Interests

FUN. (which is a reference to both all things that are FUN PERIOD as well as the band FUN.)

• writing
• eating out
• music
• outdoor activities
• surfing
• business
• tourism
• adventure travel
• urban exploration
• adventure
• exploring
• the outdoors
• anything outdoors
• creative writing
• outdoor industry

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Punch Brothers, Radiohead, Foo Fighters, YoYo Ma, and many more.

TV/Movies: Most things, I enjoy film! Rings Trilogy, Travel Man, TopGear, etc.

Books: "Paddle Your Own Canoe" and "Gumption" by Nick Offerman

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Mongol Rally 2011, Thru-paddle Mississippi River 2013, Traveled to over 45 countries, lived in 4.

Teach, Learn, Share

I do TOURISM. If you're curious what that could include, let us chat.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Gear, travel, and outdoor knowledge and skills.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, India, New Zealand, United States