Have you ever met an American-Indonesian-Paraguayan? Well now’s your chance.

My 5 must-do activities to consider a country officially "visited":

- Take its public transit
- Shop at a local grocery store
- Workout at a local gym
- Visit a historic landmark
- Hang out with a local

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

For now, I'm on here just to hang out :). I have a disproportionately larger share of taking the host role than surfing. But I'm here because I thrive in new environments and love meeting new people. It really is something to put a face (and a mind and a heart) to a country, so when you watch the news or read something in the paper about it, the country isn't just some statistic or destination-- it becomes human.

Interests

I equally enjoy grilled skewers from a street food stall as I would a tasting menu at a Michelin-starred restaurant or a vegetarian meal enjoyed with monks at a monastery. I feel comfortable sleeping on a rattan mat at a fisherman's home after needing 7 hours to hike to that village, but also know my etiquette and way around a historic 5-star hotel. Will buy clothes or accessories from a local designer or an indigenous artisan or at a shopping mall from a global chain. Frankly, as long as there is variety, I find enjoyment out of everything.

• bouldering
• hiking
• sailing
• snowboarding
• languages
• gym
• gastronomy
• weight lifting

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite movie is The Terminal by Steven Spielberg. Then anything by Spike Jonze, Fellini, Luca Guadagnino, and Studio Ghibli.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Timor-Leste (East Timor), United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Indonesia, Switzerland, United States