I am an American overseas, teaching at international schools. I have lived in the U.S., Indonesia, Ireland, and now am based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

I really enjoy getting out, seeing and exploring the world and different people/cultures, etc. I am into the challenge of new endeavors.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Most of the travelers I know recommend couchsurfing as a way to get to know other travelers and places in an easygoing, unique way.

Interests

I have taken some time to play around with SCUBA, surfing, paragliding, meditation, yoga, skydiving, photography. People, conversation and connecting give me energy. I enjoy reading when I get the time, but I do read articles daily. Music makes almost anything better, and I generally like it loud and impactful. I am into tech and how it can make life better. Cooking classes when I travel is always fun.

• photography
• cooking
• yoga
• meditation
• technology
• reading
• traveling
• music
• surfing
• scuba diving
• skydiving
• paragliding

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

-Rescued and bottle-fed a 4-week-old kitten among the trash-pickers community, Jakarta
-SCUBA dive amazingly biodiverse areas of SE Asia
-Skydive over the Vaal Dam, Johannesburg
-Paraglide the coast of Cape Town
-Ate a barbecued tarantula in Cambodia

Teach, Learn, Share

I teach little kids, we always talk about, "how we are all teachers and learners." although it's a big point for little people, I embrace it.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Bermuda, Cambodia, Costa Rica, England, France, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Indonesia, Ireland, South Africa, United States