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Overview

  • 3 references 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Sign Language - American; learning Sign Language - Indian, Sign Language - International, Spanish
  • 36, Male
  • Member since 2015
  • Freelancer - Filmmaker
  • Rochester Institute of Technology
  • From Austin, TX, USA
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About Me

Before I say anything about myself, I want to emphasize that I am Deaf. I am loving my life because I am currently living my life to the fullest!

Okay, now let's talk about me. I graduated with a degree in New Media Marketing. I started my start-up business that focuses on real estate field for a whole year after my graduation. I started to notice where my passion really is at. I finally left my start-up business for traveling over the world. I finally know what my goal is now.

My goal is to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. I aim to do this by educating, inspiring, and empowering the community through blogs and videos with information on how to live as a Deaf traveler traveling over the world; breaking down communication barriers and other resources to make life as fulfilling as possible.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

In September 2014, I took off to backpack in Southeast Asia and Europe with a couple buddies of mine. When I returned to the states after two months of traveling, my friends and family were constantly asking me about my traveling experience. Instead of trying to inspire everybody one by one, I thought I’d start writing a blog that includes breathtaking stories, an endless series of fun tips/advices, jaw-dropping video, and many more so everybody would have full access to my travels as if they were with me in flesh! That was when www.SeektheWorld.com was born.

That's a main reason I wanted to set up my account here so I am able to seize many opportunities to meet people like you and in fact I am trying to save my money from spending money on hostel or hotel. I want to find a way to travel longer so I can share more stories with my community!

Interests

Travel. Blog. Film. Photography. Food. Alcoholic beverages like wine, beer, etc. Bicycling. Books. Hikes. Movies.

  • dogs
  • culture
  • writing
  • books
  • design
  • photography
  • dining
  • cooking
  • wine
  • beer
  • movies
  • traveling
  • socializing
  • blogging
  • hiking
  • backpacking
  • business
  • communications
  • sign language

Music, Movies, and Books

The Giver, Steve Jobs, Hatching Twitter, Richard Branson: Losing My Virginity, City of God, Three Idiots (bollywood), Inception, Wanted, Blow, Shawn Redemption, many more!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

There are so many amazing things I've done. The favorite memory I would say here is that I managed to sleep in the ice hotel and rode on dog sledding. It was unbelievable, one of my childhood dream!

Teach, Learn, Share

I really enjoy teaching people about my culture, sign language, photography, web design, start-up business, filming, and anything else that excites my friend =)

I want to learn everything and EVERYTHING about life. It could be anything like cooking, language, culture, etc.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am willing to help you out with whatever you need. If you want to learn, I'm here to teach. If you want me to take a beautiful picture of you, I am here to take a picture of you. If you want me to get some food so we all can enjoy ourselves for the night, sure let's do it! Whatever works for both of us =)

Countries I’ve Visited

Bhutan, Cambodia, Canada, Costa Rica, Denmark, France, Germany, Guam, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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