CURRENT MISSION

Experiencing "real" Japan in 15 days this coming February

ABOUT ME

I was a history teacher at a high school in the US before making the decision to jump across the Pacific and learn more about the many fascinating cultures of Asia.

I have lived in the heart of Seoul for 1.5 years. I have a wonderful girlfriend in Vietnam who is the source of my happiness!

PHILOSOPHY

Here are two quotes I like to follow...

"A ship in a harbor is safe, but ships are not built to stay in the harbor."

"The purpose of life is a life of purpose."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I love to travel and I always enjoy meeting new people along the way. This site seems like a great way to meet new friends and possibly save a few dollars along the way!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have met other travelers through www.virtualtourist.com but I am new to the CouchSurfing world. Please show me a great time!

I've traveled to: England, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Czech, Italy, Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, North Korea, Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines, and Japan.

I'd like to travel to: ANYWHERE!!

I've lived in: the U.S. and South Korea

Interests

I love travel, sports, and photography (especially black and white). I enjoy history and culture, and having a good time doing new things. I also love kids and teaching. My students are a huge motivation for me in life!

• culture
• folklore
• photography
• dining
• traveling
• hunting
• sailing
• sports
• teaching
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I love many types but favorites are the classics (The Who, Neil Diamond, the Beatles, etc...)

Movies: Anything the can keep my attention!

Books: I like books that make me think about life and give me new perspectives...but I also enjoy fun books like Harry Potter! :-P

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spent a week sailing through and snorkling around the Florida Keys. Incredible!

I met the love of my life while traveling around Vietnam to re-trace the steps of my father from the War era.

I have gone hunting for crocodiles on a jungle late after dark.

I shared a Mexican posada (Christmas tradition) with a friend's family in a small village in Mexico. It was amazing!!

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to learn as much as possible!!

I enjoy exploring cities at dawn and after nightfall. Many cities feel more "quietly" alive at these times to me.

My mother's advice: When you travel, always carry a plastic (non breakable) jar of peanut butter. If you end up in places with limited food options then you can almost always find bread or crackers and this can become a sufficient meal.

(This advice safed my friend and I while riding a 16 hour exposed bus through the jungles of Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize. My friend now claims my mother is a saint!)