I'm a nature lover and performing songwriter.

My twin passions are environmental conservation and songwriting. I think music in particular can be a force for social change.

I founded and run an internationally-focused philanthropy advising company. I grew up in Africa and Europe and lived (more recently) in Latin America.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I travel for fun and also to expand my mind. One of my favorite things is to record the sounds of nature in the places I visit. I also like working out of cafes while traveling; I run a philanthropic advisory business remotely.

I love people and conversation. Staying with folks and getting a window into their lives is a great way to learn about a particular place, make new friends, and render a trip far more interesting and memorable.

Interests

• nature
• songwriting
• natureza
• nature walks
• la nature
• nature conservation
• singer songwriter

Music, Movies, and Books

Authors and Artists: Annie Dillard, David Abram, Barry Lopez, Bob Dylan, Jose Gonzalez, Iron and Wine, Sarah Jarosz, Bon Iver, Greg Brown

Movies: Whale Rider, Hotel Rwanda, Once, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Nearly been eaten by polar bears

What I Can Share with Hosts

English, French, Spanish, songs and music, nature soundscape recording, and a love of nature and wildness.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Ghana, Honduras, India, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Lebanon, Mauritius, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Saint Lucia, Serbia, Spain, Togo, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Guinea-Bissau, Niger, Paraguay, Senegal, Sudan, Switzerland, United States