Took a break for a number of years; curious to see who's still active in the community and make some new friends. Most of my best friends were made through this platform over the years, and I'd like to keep that streak going. I meditate a lot, build systems to help thought-leaders and entrepreneurs have more impact, travel excessively (if that weren't immediately obvious), have a wicked sense of humor, am extremely protective of those I care about, and believe in treating people with kindness and civility even when we disagree. I like to practice jiu jitsu, archery, and will incinerate any dance floor within a 10 mile radius. I'm into red meat, moss on trees, dogs that look like wolves, and blending philosophy, metaphysics and psychology. I'm always ready to contribute to friends that feel like family, and I love sharing wisdom and practical application to assist people in finding elegant solutions. PHILOSOPHY "The one in whom no longer exist the craving and thirst that perpetuate becoming; how could you track that Awakened One, trackless and of limitless range." -Dhammapada "A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent upon arriving. A good artist lets his intuition lead him wherever it wants. A good scientist has freed himself of concepts and keeps his mind open to what is. Thus the Master is available to all people and doesn't reject anyone. He is ready to use all situations and doesn't waste anything. This is called embodying the light. What is a good man but a bad man's teacher? What is a bad man but a good man's job? If you don't understand this, you will get lost, however intelligent you are. It is the great secret." -Dao De Jing

I worked the last decade as a software engineer, got burnt out, and now I'm looking for a new direction. I'm trying to become better traveled while I figure out what's next. Let's hang out, and in exchange for a place to stay, I'll help you with just about anything ya need! Got a little plumbing/electrical/carpentry work to do? Happy to assist. Looking for some dashing new pictures to add to your dating profile? We'll do a photo shoot. Or if nothing's on the agenda, we can just share a few pints and stories. I'm easy-going to a fault, very low maintenance, and open to experience whatever the world has to offer. Here's to making some great memories :)

Actively hosting after 2026 update, and responsive. 3 night soft limit for guests. Please post a public trip, but only send me a message. We can chat, and if I can host, I'll offer to host on your public trip. That process seems to work for my guests right now without blocking messages when declining request to host... We are all in this together!

"We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time. " - T.S. Eliot I have loved this quote since i first heard it in middle school. I take it to mean that we can never stop discovering new things, because every experience changes us, so when we return to old places they are new again because we ourselves have changed. I love exploring, meeting new people and places. Currently on a 6 week road trip to kickstart new adventures after falling into a work/ life rut these last few years. I've been in Florida for almost 20 years, but being originally from New England i'm still a forest and mountain girl at heart and love to return when i can.

Next trips: Sweden and Balkans July 26-Aug 12. Italy Sept 19-Oct 7. Accepting invitations to distant lands! ABOUT ME I grew up in Bogota, Colombia but moved to the US in 1998. I lived in Orlando, Atlanta, Birmingham, Mobile, Durham (NC), Charleston (SC) and now I live in Raleigh, NC. I love traveling and meeting lots of people from diverse backgrounds. PHILOSOPHY Carpe Diem et Carpe Noctem!!! Do onto others as you wish they'd do onto you. Work hard and play even harder. I enjoy the small things in life. I try to take a trip whenever I have some time off. I am frugal on my daily life so I can do the things that really matter to me (like traveling). "To argue with a man who has renounced the use and authority of reason, and whose philosophy consists in holding humanity in contempt, is like administering medicine to the dead, or endeavoring to convert an atheist by scripture." Thomas Paine, The American Crisis

I’m passionate about life and like to embrace experiences without having any pre-conceived notions. In short, an easy-going curious guy who loves to explore, make friends and say cheers to life all along!

Hey you'll, I'm an adventurer who loves to get around my own country; Colombia and from the last years to explore nearby countries such as Paris, Puerto Rico, Perú, Brazil and now USA; you can take a look at my instagram @dariobonillaa . Besides being a Rock-Pop music lover, I like Comedy and Horror movies. I'm always sharing my experiences with others but also learning from them in order for my classes be more meaningful and have fun with my students. I have a dog and my favorite sport is swimming and volleyball.

I graduated university in 2023 and then spent 9 months backpacking around the Caucasus, North Africa, and Europe. After that, I lived with my grandparents in Bulgaria for almost a year. Now I am back in the US but still traveling when possible. I'm very adventurous and always down to try something new and crazy. My hobbies include hiking, concerts, abandoned places, weight lifting, and anything that will give me a memory. I love nature and am a big adrenaline junkie. I currently work semi-remotely in education, so I travel at a slower pace. I am not a touristy traveler - I like exploring the lesser known spots of a country and seeing what local life is like. My favorite food is yogurt! I also love chocolate but it must be 85% dark minimum ☺️