I am a poet and have traveled in 100 countries over the years.... I am now writing a book about Russia and Mongolia called The Next Steppe which is a contrast to On the Road, the famous American road book of the 50's. What do you want to know about me? I have lived in Paris the past 20 years and before that was in Asia for 6 years. America is my home, still, but it is far away and I am happy to be able to relate what I know of being an American in the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am couchsurfing because I want to be able to relax in the evening and not be camping all the time, especially in big cities (though I have done it). At my age it is necessary to become less wild... it takes time and I appreciate the help you give me in letting me stay some nights.

Interests

• literature
• poetry
• politics
• languages
• pingpong
• so many things

Music, Movies, and Books

All good music, but especially jazz and alternative country

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I recite my poetry on the paris metro. I also do it in Teheran, Iran, and I will do it on the Arbat, and in Saint Petersburg as well. I am a performance poet so I don't consider this amazing, it is normal, but people who hear me are amazed.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach how to live more simply in this complex world. I want to learn how to reach more people from my lonely travels around the world. I can share so much of what I have seen in my 64 years, and remain young doing it.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Well, first of all my impressions of their country first hand, because I hitchhike and meet all kinds of people, and believe me, it is not so dangerous.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, France, Hungary, Japan, Russian Federation, Spain, United States