Hello! My name is Zach I love to travel and meet all the beautiful people in the world! I just finished an 8 month solo backpacking trip in Southeast Asia that challenged me in every way possible! In many instances I had to rely on strangers I had just met and through these experiences shattered every expectation and preconceived notion I had regarding interacting with strangers (now aka friends you havent met yet). At the end, I found that it was these connections with the people I met, both locals and fellow travelers that I cherish the most from my travels.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Pretty much what I wrote in my bio!

The town I grew up in in the states had a "bubble effect" for those living in it. There was not much interaction with various cultures or people who challenged your ideas or beliefs. After living/working in a Zambian hospital a few years ago I was blown away by the different ways people lived and interacted with each other. It was raw and communal, and such a different human experience then I was used to. After experiencing this, I knew I needed to travel and meet any/everybody I could, and to learn/understand/appreciate the different cultures of the world.

Now that I am back home I want to continue meeting people from around the world! So I am trying to be as active of a member here as I can given the means I have at my disposal!

Interests

I've recently really gotten into rock climbing and want to do as much climbing while abroad as possible!

I generally just love being active outdoors and meeting people with similar preferences. I love pushing myself and other to our max as I feel there's no better way to get more out of the amazing world we live in.

I also enjoy learning about local cuisine and how to cook it.

• culture
• cooking
• running
• reading
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing
• sports
• rock climbing
• science
• eating
• microbiology
• 

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Anything. I can't really classify my music tastes.
Books: I'll try to read anything someone suggests. I have a bad habit of not being able to put down a book once I start reading, so I have to be careful with what I start to read. I love game of thrones, the omnivore's dilemma, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Life of PI...idk seriously I'll try anything!
Movies: I'm less into movies to be honest. That said, I love a good movie that has you walk away deep in thought for a while!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Worked in a Zambian hospital emergency department for 2 months

What I Can Share with Hosts

I used to volunteer as an Emergency Medical Technician. I am happy to offer some training in first aid skills.

I can also share some tips on traveling in South East Asia if you are planning a trip there!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Haiti, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, Viet Nam, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United States, Viet Nam, Zambia