Hey all!

My name is John Mark and I am all about what this website stands for: making meaningful connections by meeting others through hosting and travel. I've been around the world and back, and I have found that human connection is the source of every meaningful experience.

My interests and hobbies include:
*Advocating for equity and competence in education to meet modern challenges
*Reading
*Writing
*Climbing rocks
*Biking
*Exercise (preferably through sports)
*Having thought-provoking conversation
*Eating and drinking out
*Cooking

I'm excited to hear about yours!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

There are two things unique to Couchsurfing that brought me here.

First, Couchsurfing is an economic way to travel without having to crash in your car or the wayward public bench.

More importantly, Couchsurfing is a way to meet others and connect with local communities across the world.

Interests

• team sports
• teaching
• museum
• climbing
• exploring new places
• climate change
• exploring nature
• reading book
• teaching english
• climbing mountains

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States