My name's Ari, and it's nice to meet you! I'm based in San Francisco, California, where I work for a large firm as a Management Consultant. When I'm not working I'm can be found cycling across Northern California, taking extended walks through the city, caring for my way-too-big indoor plant collection, getting lost in Wikipedia, and planning my next trip. I also work with some incredible local nonprofit organizations focused on health advocacy, equitable childhood education, and inclusivity. I don't drink much alcohol, don't smoke, and don't do any recreational drugs.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To build friendships while I travel. I often travel solo, and I find that Couchsurfing is the best way to build an authentic relationship with local folks.

Interests

• animal welfare
• cooking
• fitness
• hiking
• hockey
• tennis
• volunteering
• food
• social justice
• biking
• exploring new places
• environmentalism
• deep talks

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

This past June, I biked 545 miles (~877 km) from San Francisco to Los Angeles with AIDS/LifeCycle, personally raising over $10,000 for two incredible nonprofit organizations dedicating to ending AIDS and providing community services. Collectively the ride raised over $13m this year! It was my second year doing the ride, and I signed up to do it again next year 🚲

What I Can Share with Hosts

Friendship, warmth, help with cleaning and cooking, career advice... let me know how I can best support you!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Cambodia, Canada, Costa Rica, England, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Israel, United States