CURRENT MISSION

To travel to out of reach places in order to share experiences and immerse myself in local culture.

ABOUT ME

Hello all! I am an American writer, photographer, and teacher who has been living and traveling abroad since I was 18. I have studied at Wuhan University in China with a degree in Chinese language, and am currently teaching ESL in a rural village in Nepal.

PHILOSOPHY

To live every moment as if it were my last.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have had the experience to host several travelers in the past, but not through Couch Surfing. I am excited to meet and share experiences with my hosts and fellow travelers!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have stayed with many hosts, although most of them have not been directly with Couch Surfing. I am excited to meet more like minded travelers and see the world through your eyes.

Interests

I am an avid writer and photographer. I enjoy exploring places more of the beaten track and seeing local culture come alive through festivals and worship.

• writing
• motorcycles
• reading
• traveling
• music
• teaching
• hitchhiking

Music, Movies, and Books

I read lots of non-fiction, but I also enjoy Franz Kafka, Tolkien, Haruki Murakami, George Orwell, and many others. I am very picky with my films, although Wong Kar Wai and the Coen brothers would have to be my favorite directors.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I love adventure, I enjoy riding motorcycles which I have done throughout South East Asia and I enjoyed hitchhiking as well, by getting to know new people and moving towards a new destination.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have traveled extensively and have taught English for over 7 years. I am excited to share my experiences and learn from my hosts as well.

Countries I’ve Visited

Afghanistan, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Cambodia, China, Cuba, Egypt, France, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, North Korea, Oman, Palestine, Philippines, Qatar, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Nepal, United States, Viet Nam