Hi! I'm John!

I'm a 33 year old Thai born American currently living in Nashville, Tn.

Nashville is kind of home for me, but home is a strange concept as I've been travelling most of my life. I've been back in the US after living in Australia for 9 years, but I am in the process of making the long journey back down under, however, this journey back has a couple of stops.

On Christmas Eve I'm hopping on a little bird to Nepal for a three month pilgrimage, (just your garden variety spiritual, trekking and writing getaway), and then I'll be coming to the LA area for a bit to work and save some cash for the last leg of my journey back to Australia.

I'd love to be able to meet like minded people to connect with!

I'm a pretty chill guy- shoes optional. In my free time you'll probably find me in a cafe, drinking too much coffee and writing.

Let's connect and shared space!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm looking for like minded people to hang out with during my time in Cali!

I will do all of your chores, really, ALL of them for a spot on the couch! Plus I'm lots of fun, so it's an extra bonus for you! ;-p

Interests

• writing
• photography
• music festivals
• music
• hiking
• camping
• adventure
• campfires
• advocacy
• creative writing
• adventure sports
• playing drums

Music, Movies, and Books

I love most kinds of music and am really open to anything. On my most listened to tracks playlist, you'd find artists like Damien Rice, Angus Stone and John Butler Trio.

I can listen to a song on repeat for days. Literally...for days...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lost over 80 pounds and changed my life- becoming a fully sponsored athlete and having my story shared in Men's Fitness Magazine.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am currently maintaining a travel blog to capture a little bit of beauty- for a little bit more insight into that I'd love for you to keep up with my journey!!!

www.thewanderingmongrelblog.com

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have lots of cool stories and dad jokes. Get me drunk and I'll probably recite you poetry, but I'm all about helping out as much as I can in the environment that I inhabit.

I make a mean lentil curry and am more than willing to exchange chores, work, dishes, babysitting in exchange for some zzzzzz space! :-)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, England, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Guam, Guatemala, Japan, Liberia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Northern Ireland, Papua New Guinea, Switzerland, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Ethiopia, Liberia, Nicaragua, Switzerland, Thailand, United States