I'm a surfer from Virginia who has lived in China & Taiwan for 10+ years. Through most of my years have been spent teaching in Asia, I've also spent a few years working freelance, mostly on events and photography.

I live to surf and travel the world! I'm also an avid record collector, DJ, and music lover. Somewhat of a hippie and health nut, I hope to have my own farm one day.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've met some of my best friends through CS, and many other interesting people. I have hosted and surfed all around the world! And I usually leave a few goodies with my hosts :)

Interests

Surfing, Photography, Yoga, Meditation. Dancing, DJing, Outdoors, Skating, Cosmology, Friends, Buddhism, Family, Reading, Hip Hop, and more.

• arts
• photography
• festivals
• dancing
• yoga
• meditation
• partying
• reading
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• surfing
• snowboarding
• buddhist
• freelancing
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: ATCQ, Beach Boys, Sea & Cake, Common, Beatles, Indie Rock, Soul, Reggae, Motown.
Books: Siddhartha, Ender's Game, The Quest, Life of Pi, Sword of Truth.
Movies: Koyaanisqatsi, Big Lebowski, Office Space, Hot Shots.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Watched the sunset atop freezing cold Mauna Kea in Hawaii.
- Surfed perfect point break waves in Hainan, China for a week.
- Ice Festival/Snowboarding in -33C weather in Harbin, China.
- Organic volunteer at PARADISE farms in Florida for half year.
- European roadtrip with my parents from Rome to Florence to Switzerland to Paris to London.
- Thrown tons of great parties in China!!!

Teach, Learn, Share

Breathe deep and get plenty of sleep!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good tea from China & stories from around the world!

Countries I’ve Visited

China, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Taiwan, United States