CURRENT MISSION

Traveling is the best education!!

ABOUT ME

I was born and raised in New York, but have lived in North Carolina, Florida, Philadelphia and Los Angeles.

I have traveled to 23 countries. Not many people can say they have been to Iraq; I was there, not by choice, in 2005 with the US Marines. Amazing experience, but don't expect any war stories :)...well, not for free at least, you're going to have to buy me drinks in exchange for that.

I love to meet new people, visit new places, and try different food!

PHILOSOPHY

I'm a minimalist: owning less is more. I hoard experiences rather than materials.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Although I have traveled extensively, most of my travels were via hostels rather than couchsurfing. I have couchsurfed in Netherlands, and met a wonderful through it. I'd love to couchsurf more.

Interests

painting, fitness, the show Survivor, indie rock, singing, hiking, reading, and endless learning.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Surviving the war in Iraq, the slums of Manila, and the streets of Brooklyn.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you about the American military, American sports, basic woodcraft, fitness and Asian culture and food!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States