I love to travel and explore new places. Being a professional mariner has allowed me to satiate my wanderlust somewhat, but I know there are still so many places to see and so many new experiences yet to have.

People tell me I should write a book about my adventures, but I just feel like that would be awful pretentious. I feel like everybody has had some really great experiences in their life. Just because mine are a little bit different, doesn't necessarily make them more significant.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think that it is just more fun to meet somebody and possibly make a new friend, than to simply slap a credit card on the counter and pay for a hotel room.

Interests

I grew up spending a lot of time outdoors, hunting and fishing. The neighborhood I grew up in was just rural enough that I could shoot my bow and arrow in the backyard and not get in trouble. I got pretty good with it and I still love to get out to the archery range or go hunting when I can.

Other than that, I love anything that has to do with vehicles or transportation. I love to drive my car, I drive ships for a living, and I want to learn to fly. The only sport I'll sit and watch on TV is racing. Although, I don't really follow it.

• books
• flying
• tv
• traveling
• cars
• outdoor activities
• fishing
• hunting
• sports
• archery
• urban exploration

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

First thing that comes to mind is petting that tiger in the Philippines. I also helped rescue a bunch of sailors from a stranded Navy ship. I've done some pretty cool urban exploration in Detroit too.

Teach, Learn, Share

My favorite philosophical teachings.

1. Treat others the way you want to be treated

2. Embrace the power of "Now". Be mindful of the future but not at the expense of the moment.

3. Live light, travel light, share the light, be the light.

4. Don't panic.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a great listener, and sometimes I'm a pretty good storyteller.
I also believe in leaving things better than I found them, so I'll be sure to lend a hand with whatever I can for my hosts.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Canada, China, Denmark, England, France, Gibraltar, Greece, Guam, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Romania, Singapore, Spain, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States