Hello! My name is Joey, I graduated from UC Berkeley in California. I live in Oakland, California in a beautiful apartment next to a lake with 2 flat-mates. We have a very big couch that can sleep 2 people. Easy train ride from/to downtown San Francisco. May be able to host in exchange for a good meal and/or positive and truthful experience review :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to travel because I believe doing so can teach you so much more than any classroom. experience is more rewarding.

Interests

I'm interested in architecture ( I like to draw buildings), history, sociology, politics. I love playing music. Let's play music if you do! I sing and play guitar, keyboard and drums. I'm a pretty good salsa dancer and frequently go out to dance

• pets
• architecture
• dining
• cooking
• walking
• motorcycles
• traveling
• drawing
• music
• guitar
• drums
• history
• sociology

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I like anything from reggae, jazz, folk, world music, salsa, bachata, rock, hip hop.

Books: I've read a number of good books lately. I can recommend: The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown. The Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window And Disappeared. The Rosie Project by Graem Simpson. Shantaram by Greg Roberts. Prince of tides by Pat Conroy.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A few years ago I backpacked through Colombia, Equador, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay. I did my Master’s in Barcelona Spain. I once chased wild elephants away from farmer's crops on motorcycles with a group of villagers in the Himalayas. I tried to sneak onto a rescue boat to escape Morocco during a lockdown. I enjoy telling stories!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can help you around the house with chores, cleaning, fixing, building, walking/taking care of pets or cooking. In exchange for a decent place to sleep, a bathroom, and advice on the local area

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Ecuador, England, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Peru, Senegal

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States