I'm a single, energetic, educated professional taking a sabbatical to enjoy life and adventure.

I returned from Afghanistan in 2011 and realized the life I was living was destroying me. I began my journey to discover my authentic life and live it fully. I began to understand that true wealth is measured in healthy relationships. The wealthiest people are those who give and receive love well.

I'd love to live a life of traveling on my motorcycle and having conversations with everyday people and experiencing their lives.

We all have a story and I want to hear as many as I can.

Here's a link to my Instagram if you'd like to take a glimpse into my life: https://www.instagram.com/douglasmpearce/.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

This is a great way to meet adventurous souls living life as an adventure! I want to meet likeminded people and connect at a very human, non-virtual, level.

Interests

I have eclectic tastes and I like to do just about anything.

• cooking
• beer
• coffee
• motorcycles
• politics
• movies
• traveling
• live music
• hiking
• canoeing
• kayaking
• camping
• scuba diving
• archery
• psychology
• road trips
• beaches
• mountains
• social justice
• ocean
• shooting
• good conversation
• ethnic food
• sunrise
• krav maga
• bourbon
• dive bars

Music, Movies, and Books

I love classic rock, 80s music, bluegrass, and just about anything that has real heart and soul in it.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been inside both North Korea and Pakistan, one of which was without permission! Or was it both...?

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach people unfamiliar with authentic America what life here is truly about. I want to learn what their life and culture is like. I'll share my authentic human experience.

What I Can Share with Hosts

The things I can share: my love of music, travel, my love of the outdoors, SCUBA, boating, an open and inquisitive mind, my awesome breakfasts!!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Nicaragua, Qatar

Countries I’ve Lived In

Afghanistan, South Korea