Southern California native. I lived in China for two years and finished my bachelor's in economics there. Afterwards, I returned to the US to work at a couple of desk jobs for two years and hated it. I saved my money, sold my things, and started traveling again in September 2016. I'm currently backpacking throughout South America, Central America, and Asia. I like to listen more than speak. I'm well-mannered, considerate, and easy-going. I also harbor a quiet intensity in the way I do things, and enjoy challenges and growing and learning. I rarely drink and don't smoke, but I don't judge a person if they like to party harder.

I have a photography travel blog: recordsofawalkabout.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm looking for more personal and enlightening experiences when I travel, rather than the usual touristy-hostel lifestyle.

Interests

Food, photography, boxing, travel, china, mandarin, movies, music, outdoors, adventures...

I want to learn more about: cooking, yoga, art, and much more

• culture
• photography
• dining
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• sports
• boxing
• history
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Aesop Rock
Run The Jewels
El-P
Imagine Dragons
Until the Ribbon Breaks
Lemon Jelly
Bonobo
Emancipator
Eyedea and Abilities
The Mountain Goats
Nujabes
Too many to name... mostly hip hop and alternative rock

Movies:
Blade Runner
V for Vendetta
Gladiator
Saving Private Ryan
Enemy at the Gates
Pan's Labyrinth
Star Wars
Jurassic Park
Forrest Gump
Mad Max
Tropic Thunder
Again, too many to list... I like everything

Books
Books about business, psychology, history, health, science, adventure novels... I read a book a week

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Took a train to a wild-west backwater town in the snowy mountains of Northern China. After I ate some things I probably shouldn't have, I then chartered a black cab to the base of the tallest mountain in the region. I hiked and snowmobiled my way to the peak, all so that I could sneak a foot over the North Korean border. I only regret that I couldn't get my passport stamped.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to take better pictures, how to box, and impart any knowledge I have from my global travels and learnings. I like to cook and learn how to make new dishes. I like sports and especially martial arts.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Conversation, experiences, laughs, photos. I am willing to do a little work to leave your place cleaner than when I arrived.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belize, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, North Korea, Peru, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States