Hey there fellow couchsurfers, I'm a historian of eighteenth-century France. I hold two PhDs, one from the Sorbonne, another from SUNY-Buffalo. So I'm about that academic life!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I just earned my PhDs, and I'm traveling to a history conference in Philadelphia. I want to meet interesting local people from the 215! And as a recent graduate, my budget is tight.

Interests

• literature
• vegetarian cooking

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite author is Émile Zola, and lately I've been really getting into Indian literature (Adiga, Phukan, Kapur, etc.)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I moved to Paris as a younger man, learned the language, and didn't stop until a PhD from the Sorbonne.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm a university instructor by trade, so I love to teach and learn! Teaching history makes me feel alive, but I also have a heart for personal stories. Learning people's life stories is grist for much thought.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Netherlands, Tunisia, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States