I’m a married father of 2 boys living in Paris. (Our boys have flown the coop. So we’re empty nesters now). I’m a Business School professor but I also teach English to hotel staff and restaurant chefs and staff. I love learning and teaching languages. I am equally at home on a 8 day solo hike in the Pyrenees as in museums enjoying art exhibits about Da Vinci, Vermeer, Hockney, Hopper etc. (I’m a member of the Louvre and Grand Palais). Also crazy about skiing, distance hiking, vintage cars, history, sports and nutrition, healthy eating. The list is long.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When I was in college, I biked across America and backpacked through Europe. Everywhere I went, kind and generous people showed me hospitality. Same for my time in Japan. CS is such a wonderful opportunity to return the favor and keep the journey from ending.

Interests

Cultural Anthropology, History of Food, Art History, skiing, languages, weight training, rowing.

Music, Movies, and Books

Eclectic and wide ranging.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived in Japan (Iwate) as an AFS exchange student for a year when I was 16. Practiced and competed Kendo with the school club.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can show you what I’ve learned (the hard way) about long distance light-weight hiking, and recommend routes in the Alps. I can also advise you on how best to visit Paris.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Chocolate from Paris, 2 of the best shaggy dog stories of all time, investment advice!

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Monaco, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, France, Germany, Japan, Nepal, United States