Some people like to dance others like to walk their dog, I like to learn and question some things often taken for granted. I have a name and two parents much like most but I try to actively look past national and cultural assumptions I might have taken up to understand and at times integrate into a host culture. I travel ... I travel more than most and to the extent that I am from no place in particular. People may ask where I am from to be greeted with a smile and at times a shrug (I honestly do not know). My vague sense of identity engenders in me freedom to idealise but also a profound need for personal connection, and frank dialogue.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have never couch surfed although I like the idea of sharing something simpatico with strangers and cohabiting. I recently wwoofed in Devon (UK) and found that would be strangers would otherwise walk past each other where there is a world to be seen in the lives of others. I like to think of it as an act of empathy and sharing. In any case I find it odd in certain respects that a person would offer their couch to person they do not know without there being a clear and defined exchange... and so I want to identify what motivates the host in particular.

Interests

• hiking
• kayaking
• spelunking
• sailing
• rock climbing
• diving
• compassion
• swiming
• tolerance

Music, Movies, and Books

the man who japed by p.k dick is on of my favourites, also the original Dune by Frank Herbert.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

eat balut (eat almost anything but this took some effort)

Teach, Learn, Share

teach Language and share almost anything

What I Can Share with Hosts

willing to share most things

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, Ecuador, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Panama, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela