Fun, curious, adventurous, easy-going, and respectful citizen of the world. My passport is US, but there's something from every corner of the world I would enjoy seeing and experiencing. Former software engineer transitioning to development policy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I was a CS'er for many years, hosted other CS'ers tens of times, hosted events a handful of times, and been hosted a handful of times. Then came the pandemic, travel became bit strange, and a passive-aggressive manipulative host slandered me. Nonetheless, the vast majority of experiences have been positive and so I here I am!

Interests

• photography
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• swing dancing
• ballroom dancing
• running
• hiking

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Witnessing the transit of Venus put a fine print on just how huge the Sun is. Seeing a total solar eclipse was eery.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach just about every partner-dance under the stars.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Conversations about recent world events, societal issues, travel; drinks; attempting to cook; photography; dance; and generally good spirits.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Brazil, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Jordan, Morocco, Netherlands, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Taiwan, United States