I am the oldest of 7, raised by my red-headed Irish-Catholic parents in Northern Kentucky. I joined the U.S. Army to pay for my university studies, and was an officer in the corps of Engineers for 5 years. I finished my contract and quit in December to begin my travels!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am traveling alone and love learning about the cultures that I am visiting. I'm looking for a new place to live and work so getting to know locals is a must!

Interests

• yoga
• chess
• snowboarding
• economics
• history
• philosphy
• kettlebells

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite music is 90's rock, reggae, and latino.

Favorite books: Man's Search for Meaning, The Great Divorce, Huckleberry Finn, How to Win Friends and Influence people, to kill a mocking bird

Movies: Ferris Buellers day off, Gladiator, Shawshank Redemption

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I completed a 16 day trek through the Himalayas, climbing to 5100 meters at the highest point.
I commanded 30 Soldiers for a year for lots of big training exercises. (Luckily I never deployed to combat.)
I was on my college boxing team.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer lots of genuine curiosity and questions, and a fun personality. I'm super clean, which is a quality that stuck with me from being in the Army. I enjoy jogging around new areas, yoga, chess and good conversation if you'd like to join me in any of these activities.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Guinea, Hungary, Ireland, Jamaica, Mauritania, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Poland, Portugal, Senegal, South Korea, Spain, Turkey, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, United States