I am an American in my early thirties. I've built hiking trails, ran a gleaning program at a food bank harvesting fresh vegetables, lived in South Korea, spent a few months in the Amazon rain forest, and am currently circumnavigating the United States on bicycle.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Looking to travel through Asia to learn more about the people and their cultures. Particularly I am interested in different branches of Buddhism. I am also interested in shamanism and Taoism. Like most people I love trying new foods and traveling to local natural places.

Interests

• cats
• dogs
• diy
• cycling
• hiking
• food
• buddhism
• bicycle touring
• vipassana
• open source
• temples

Music, Movies, and Books

Novels and short stories by Murakami, Faulkner, Pratchet, Delilo, and Yukio Mishima. I like most music. Love films and documentaries. Currently I am listening to a bunch of sci-fi by Philip K. Dick on audiobook.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've traveled to the Amazon rainforest.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Money for food, help cooking, and cleaning, some money for electricity and laundry.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, South Korea, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Korea, United States