CURRENT MISSION

keeping it simple & peaceful

ABOUT ME

peace corps volunteer to zambia, africa (2003-2005)

english (ESL) teacher in seoul, korea (2007-2009)

although i've been around the world, am glad to be back in the homeland. home mani padme hum

PHILOSOPHY

"peace is every step"

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

am new to this, but 2 friends recommended it since i am looking for a temporary place to stay.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

to be announced

Interests

hiking, biking, meditation, tennis, travel, simplicity

• meditation
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• tennis
• teaching
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

7 years in tibet, heart sutra, lotus sutra, sesame street trilogy

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

zambia, korea, many stories & pictures, see my facebook page: benjamin v. bell

Teach, Learn, Share

those who have travelled and can share amazing, enlightening, and peace-building experiences

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, Japan, Netherlands, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Tanzania, Thailand, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Korea, Zambia