I am an international school teacher from Canada, currently teaching in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam. I have travelled all over Asia and through a good chunk of the states. My passions are being outdoors and seeing live music. I also like seeing sporting events here and there.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As an international teacher, travelling has been a big part of my life for the last 5 years. I have never used couch surfing because I have always relied on hostels and cheap hotels. One thing I have learned is that the best way to learn about a new location is with people who understand the lay of the land. I think Couchsurfing will be a great way to meet like minded individuals. I also LOVE hosting friends and friends of friends when they come to Vietnam. I would love to make connections with more of you fine people as you come through so that I can pass on the good karma.

Interests

Live music
cycling
scuba diving
reading
running
hiking
Basketball
Baseball
Football
Ultimate Frisbee

• running
• reading
• traveling
• music
• live music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• surfing
• scuba diving
• baseball
• basketball
• soccer
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Phish, The Grateful Dead, Ween, most bluegrass: Greensky, New Grass Revival, Del, Yonder, etc..., My Morning Jacket, Real Estate, Of Montreal, Neutral Milk Hotel, MGMT, Animal Collective, The Disco Biscuits, LCD Sound System, Shpongle, OTT... I dont know I could go on for a really long time
Movies:
Sci Fi/Comedy... Star Wars 4-6 (fingers crossed for 7), Lebowski, Grand Budapest Hotel, Super Bad
Books:
Dune, The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, Confederacy of Dunces, A Tale of Two Cities, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Cat's Cradle, Long Strange Trip

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

12 day trek through the Annapurna Range in Nepal
Days Diving Sipidan, Malaysia
8 months of backpacking S/E Asia and India

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a teacher abroad, so if you are interested in moving overseas, or would like to trade stories, we could learn a thing or two!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Living in Canada and Vietnam, I can bring/send some pretty sweet goodies from abroad. I can also bring music to share if you would like (lots of jambands...sorry!)

Also, ANYONE you or a friend coming through Vietnam, are welcome to my home and hospitality while you are there. I love showing people around Ho Chi Minh City.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, China, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Greece, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Viet Nam