CURRENT MISSION

Promote understanding, trust, and a sense of adventure

ABOUT ME

Hey there! I'm a former CS host in Manhattan. I work in real estate finance. I like running in the park, sailing, surfing, snowboarding, or going to new restaurants or bars.

I'm a healthy eater and I'm into fitness. I do bikram (hot) yoga and I've run 2 marathons. I'm also into anything outdoorsy (hiking, rock-climbing, ski trips, etc).

I like traveling because I like putting myself in other peoples' shoes. I like learning other languages and customs, and like to practice my Spanish. I can afford hotels but I prefer the cultural exchange which in some cases has turned into years-long friendships.

I've been to Spain, France, Switzerland, Italy, Croatia, Germany, Amsterdam (Netherlands), Turkey, Australia, New Zealand, Mali (Africa), Beijing, Hong Kong, London, Peru, Ecuador, Argentina, India, Nepal, Thailand, Japan, Singapore, Israel, Iceland, Costa Rica, Haiti, Barbados, Aruba, the British Virgin Islands, and the list keeps growing.

PHILOSOPHY

I want a taste of everything, from the high life, to the many social issues of the world. You cannot judge what you don't understand. I always welcome new perspectives.

I work hard, play hard, and give back. Success only leads to happiness if it's shared.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've hosted many people in the past, but cannot currently host (except for my former hosts and guests). I try to reach out to local CS'ers when I travel, even if it's just to meet for an afternoon.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
I heard about this site from my friend who owned the hostel and decided to bring the world to my doorstep and start hosting. I still keep in touch with some of my guests.

兴趣

Running
Fine dining
Snowboarding
Kiteboarding
Surfing
Volunteering (NY Cares, Habitat for Humanity, Angelwings International)
Real estate
Yoga

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

Ran the marathon on the Great Wall of China
Went Zorbing in New Zealand
Fed a kangaroo in Australia
Saw the Grand Canyon by helicopter
Stayed in a remote village in Mali, Africa with no electricity or running water.
Went running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain.

教，学，和分享

I worked in sales for a marketing company for years. I ran a branch office and have lots of advertising, recruiting, and other business-related advice to offer.

我游览过的国家

Aruba, Australia, Barbados, Belgium, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, France, Germany, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mali, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, British

我居住过的国家

United States

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