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Overview

  • 3 references 2 Confirmed & Positive
  • Learning English, Hindi, Spanish, Swahili
  • 36, Male
  • Member since 2008
  • Photojournalist, Social Entrepreneur, Adventurer.
  • B.A., Global & International Studies, University of C...
  • From Weston, Connecticut, USA
  • Profile 95% complete

About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Living in east Africa, documenting social enterprises, innovative nonprofits, and inspiring people

ABOUT ME

Greetings!

So, hello. I'm a photo/journalist, social entreprenuer, adventure traveler, surfer, hiker, biker, kayaker- basically anything outdoors you can count me in.

In 24 years I've traveled to 35 countries, lived on 3 continents, and my wanderlust is never quite satisfied. I'm crave new experience, cultures, odd and uncomfortable situations, and good stories.

PHILOSOPHY

Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive….

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Informal hosting/surfing across Africa :)

Interests

Photography, journalism, world music, news, surfing, kayaking, people, stories, life, etc...

  • photography
  • politics
  • news
  • music
  • world music
  • outdoor activities
  • hiking
  • kayaking
  • surfing
  • business
  • communications
  • journalism
  • adventure travel

Music, Movies, and Books

Shantaram

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Been chased by an elephant. Hiked an erupting volcano in the Congo.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can do alot of random things... like teach you basic swahili, or write a business plan, edit photos, talk visual communications, update you on the wild world of social enterprises or east African politics, surf a wave, build a website on wordpress, market yourself, do the hokey pokey, etc...

Countries I’ve Visited

Nepal

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Kenya

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