Philosophy: The Golden Rule (treat others how you'd like to be treated).

I talked for years about seeing the globe and dreaming of what life would be like out of my comfort zone. So I quit my job, shoved some clothes in a backpack and jammed my passport in my pocket!

I just returned from a year-long trip that took me to 43 countries!

Back in San Francisco now and would like to return all the great vibes people gave me!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have a massive curiosity streak. Huge believer in the marketplace of ideas / learning / exploring. The more local the experience, the more rewarding.

Interests

Travel. Isn't that why we are all here? Also enamored with current events and picking up random hobbies!

• traveling

Music, Movies, and Books

Love to read and enjoy good tunes.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I did a two month road trip throughout the US visiting every Major League Baseball stadium in 2009. I also did a year-long trip to 43 countries across 6 continents!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Respect. That's first and everything else follows from there..

I have a positive outlook and a good sense of humor with tons of travel stories...from running with the bulls in Spain to rickshaw rides in India to hanging with penguins in Patagonia to skiing in the Rockies to motorcycle rides in Vietnam to philanthropy in Kenya.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belize, Bermuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, El Salvador, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Palestine, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Rwanda, Scotland, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States