I am 24 years old from Santa Cruz, Ca. Growing up I was big into playing sports, particularly baseball, but over the past few years I have been fortunate to develop many more hobbies and passions. I moved to Salt Lake City, Utah to go to University. As it turns out, Utah is an amazing place to enjoy the outdoors, and I fell in love with the amazingly stunning and diverse landscapes. I got into photography, became borderline obsessed with skiing, and got to enjoy backpacking, river trips, and a bit of rock climbing. Those visiting the United States should strongly consider adding Utah to their itinerary!

Anyway, I went traveling when I was 19. And not surprisingly, I loved it! I have long wanted to go on another trip, and after 5 years it is finally here. I hope to travel for a few years, following my nose around the globe while getting jobs along the way. First up, I'm headed to Vietnam to try my luck in the business of teaching English. I am actually interested in Education as a career, so teaching abroad is appealing to me on a number of levels.

I can't wait for this adventure and I hope I can share it with some of you awesome Couch Surfers!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have just heard to many positive reviews not to give it a try. It seems like couch surfing has a way of attracting awesome people, and I want to be in on this. Saving a bit of money while meeting locals seems like a no brainer to me.

I also hope to host couch surfers at some point if I get a more permanent residence. Travels are the most enthusiastic people in the world, why not invite that enthusiasm into your home?!

Interests

Photography, skiing, hiking, climbing, sports, fitness, active stuff like that.

I also like history, philosophy, psychology and other stuff like that.

And of course, travel :)

• photography
• education
• dining
• cooking
• fitness
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• surfing
• skiing
• sports
• baseball
• rock climbing
• business
• teaching
• history
• psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I am a bit of a throw back. I love classic rock, mo-town, Sinatra type stuff, and everything 80's. I like some current stuff too but I tend to gravitate towards the oldies.

Movies: Just a couple off the top of my head. The Sandlot, The Goonies, Seven Years in Tibet, Zoolander, Forest Gump, Footloose.

Books: The Alchemist, Into Thin Air, Snowy Mountain Passage, Tuesdays with Morrie. I am trying to read more frequently and am accepting book recommendations!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Amazing might be an exaggeration, but this is silly, and I am oddly proud of it.

When I was 16 I work food stalls at an amusement park, one of the most popular in California. One day I set a sales record at the funnel cake stand. I know the owner and he recently informed me, that 8 years later, the record still stands! I'm stoked!

Haha!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can help teach hosts English if its not their native language. Anything I can help with I am happy to learn.

I am down to learn anything people can teach. Particularly cooking, I love cooking with friends and learning from each other.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can hopefully share stories and enthusiasm with hosts.

Countries I’ve Visited

Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, United States