I'm a 39 year-old man originally from Madison, Wisconsin, and currently live in the Washington, D.C. Metro area where I've been the past 9 years. I've previously lived in Spain and India (3 different times), and love exploring different parts of the world and meeting new people!

Much of my work is focused upon restoring our relationship with the planet, through both spiritually-rooted experiences and policy advocacy. I love to learn from folks about their own experiences in the outdoors, and I am nourished through sharing in those adventures with others!

I haven't stayed with or hosted folks through Couchsurfing for a long while, but I thought that I would give it another shot!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Many memorable experiences have come through hosting fellow Couchsurfers and staying with folks within the network over the last 15 years :)

There is something beautiful about hosting (and being hosted), almost like a return to how travelers have traditionally been treated. In our ever-growing monocultural global society, so much of this hospitality and solidarity culture has been lost. The Couchsurfing platform is a way to jumpstart this tradition, to both give and receive, and to enrich our lives through meeting and sharing with others.

Interests

I am a gregarious person, and I love to share conversation over meals. I've been blessed with opportunities to travel widely and meet so many different types of people that it is difficult for me to NOT find some common interest with others I meet!

• meditation
• gardening
• politics
• hiking
• skiing
• soccer
• mountain biking
• spirituality
• climate justice
• antiracism

Music, Movies, and Books

I appreciate how music can uncover or enhance important emotions within, and there are frankly too many songs/musicians/genres for me to list here!

The books question is overwhelming...how could I choose? Overall, I'm interested in books on spirituality, nature, and political history.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've gone on Hajj

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a Certified Laughter Yoga instructor, and have been a soccer (football) coach to many kids!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am happy to share about my experiences traveling and living abroad, working in politics, and the benefits that my spiritual practice has had on my life :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Australia, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Kosovo, Lebanon, Mexico, Montenegro, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Spain