CURRENT MISSION

Meet new people, get and give a more intimate portriat of the places i visit and of my hometown, save myself and others some $,

ABOUT ME

I'm trying to travel more, broaden my experiences, change perspectives. This includes traveling to new places and meeting, learning about new people and cultures. I'm seriously considering taking a leave of absence from my job to do a volunteer program in Latin America. Eventually I'll go back to school for a masters in something.
Currently I'm trying to learn Spanish, salsa dancing, tutoring, training for a marathon. I like outdoors stuff as well as art and culture too. I'm an open minded left-leaning vegetarian. I don't generally like to get too political though.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe in karma, doing things for others. Keeping balance in life, having fun, learning new things

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

So far just hosting, which I hope to have the chance to do more of.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

One good experience so far.

Interests

hiking, backpacking/camping, climbing, triathlon, mountain biking, running, snowboarding, surfing, organic gardening, cooking, reading, music, Buddhism, art, history, cultures, environmental and social issues, birding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, cycling, swimming, yoga...

• arts
• culture
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• cooking
• vegetarian
• triathlon
• yoga
• marathon
• running
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• surfing
• skiing
• snowboarding
• snowshoeing
• buddhist
• rock climbing
• swimming
• history
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Hitchhikers Guide Series, anything by Michael Pollan (Omnivore's Delemma et al.), Graham Hancock books, a lot of classics, National Geographic, Runner's World...
Music: Rock, classic rock, new wave, dark wave, Alt., Indie, Reggae, punk, classical
Movies: Lots. Faves are American Beauty, Eternal Sunshine..., Princess Bride, Shawshenk Redemption, What Dreams May Come

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Probably the three weeks I spent in Peru. It was culturally so much different from what I'd experienced before. The other thing would be an amazing three years spent training and racing triathlons, finishing two marathons.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know about local outdoor places to visit. Backpacking and outdoors skills, organic gardening, native flora and fauna. Something about the local culture, current events and history. Other stuff too.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Canada, France, Germany, Peru, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States