Life long Maritimer, dad, doctor, Bowie fan.

You only get to live this life once

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like to help people along on their journeys whenever possible. Hosting travellers through couchsurfing is one way to do this. It is also a way for me to meet new, interesting people who I otherwise wouldn't meet. The couchsurfing community is one of open-minded, trustworthy, and kind people willing to share their knowledge and time with others.

Apparently Saint Brendan, a sixth-century Irish monastic saint, is a patron saint of travellers (and also of boatman, mariners, elderly adventurers, whales, and portaging canoes).

My home is a place where you are welcome to socialize and chat. Also, if you just need to recharge and be alone, you can do that too - read, meditate, watch Netflix, whatever you need to do.

My best travel experiences have occurred when staying with locals.....I enjoy meeting like-minded folks who prefer traveling with just a backpack.

Interests

Hiking, literature, tennis, psychedelics, chess, theatre, meditation, live music, slow food, philosophy, Buddhism, trail running, basketball, Ram Dass, medicine, travelling, seeking the good life, David Bowie, economics, mountains, independent films, Rumi, connecting with friends, writing, science, sea turtles, podcasts, Ben and Jerry’s ice cream, the Cosmos and infinity.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I like all types of music. Sam Garrett, Brother Ali, Rising Appalachia, David Bowie to name a few.

Movies: Ghostbusters, Pan's Labyrinth, UHF, The Big Lebowski, Fargo, The Shawshank Redemption, 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Matrix, Joker, Waking Life, Birdman, LOTR, Apocalypse Now, Das Boot, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Becoming Nobody, Beau Is Afraid, Baraka.

Books: I have lots of books. Feel free to pick a book off the shelf and read through your CS stay 📚

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

All of the couchsurfers I've met, as host and as guest, have been amazing people.

Teach, Learn, Share

"Nobody ever figures out what life is all about, and it doesn't matter. Explore the world. Nearly everything is really interesting if you go into it deeply enough."
- Richard Feynman

“I don’t want to end up simply having visited this world”
- Mary Oliver

What I Can Share with Hosts

A laid back, low maintenance guest. Interested in hearing about your adventures and outlook, and always down for a conversation over cold beer.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Greece, Ireland