Hi! I'm Ben. I'm a video game developer living in Berkeley. I love to explore new places. I'm taking a six month leave from my job to travel the world. Starting in Thailand, then going to Australia, then who knows? I heard this site was a great way to meet locals and better get to know the places you are staying.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

See above,

Interests

• hiking
• skateboarding
• basketball
• teaching
• videogames
• longboarding
• snorkling
• museums
• programming
• ukelele
• fire spinning
• video production

Music, Movies, and Books

I like all music and my tastes change all the time.
Movies rock now! 3D IMAX superhero movies all day

Books:
Right now I'm reading the Wind Up Bird Chronicles and loving it. I like books that read a bit more like poetry. I live to savor rich prose and reading slowly.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I can spin poi while riding a longboard in a skatepark.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm an able bodied guy that is happy to help around the house.
I love to teach people how to make video games, and share game development related knowledge.
I've never been a professional English teacher. But I can do my best.
I know many long and terrible jokes. I'll share them all.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States