Hello! I'm traveling the world pursuing a passion in wine and working on vineyards and small wineries as the season (and visas) allows! Beginning in France in Sept 2018, then off to the Souther Hemisphere in January 2019. Who knows what happens after that or where I settle, but a year of making great juice and working in vineyards sounds pretty good to me!

I'm incredibly sociable, independent, energetic, respectful and adventurous. I am easy going and curious for all that life has to offer. Quite happy playing board games at home or going out on the town! I love to bring people together to celebrate being alive and enjoying life.

I'm open to all activities, all people, all interests, perspectives, religions, and opinions (that don't advocate violence or shun others for their way of life.). Let's get together and talk, learn, drink, dance, sing, laugh or whatever! New things are great things!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm traveling independently for the next year and I crave authentic connection, community, and an all around good time! Life is better with friends, so lets make more of them around the world! Wherever I settle down, any and all friends are welcome!

Interests

• dancing
• wine
• beer
• wine tasting
• traveling
• live music
• karaoke
• hiking
• surfing
• sailing
• skiing
• adventure travel
• wine tourism
• food
• adventure
• learning languages
• climbing
• meeting new people
• discovering new places
• spontaneity
• wine and cheese

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Give me rock and roll, grunge, metal, classical, jazz, drum and bass... all of the music, all of the time. LIVE MUSIC PLEASE!

Movies: I have a Star Wars tattoo, so... guess you could say I'm a fan.

Books: Used to read a lot of Terry Pratchet but moved away from the fantasy genre some years ago. Recently my studies are almost exclusively about wine history, wine regions, or positive/growth development.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sailed the southern islands of Alaska with a dear friend.

Teach, Learn, Share

WINE! I know A LOT about wine; it's production, regional differences, market fluctuations, composition, expression, etc... It's shear passion and interest that drives me and I'm always happy to dive into a bottle or three with friends.

Always down to chat about the world, history, future, and anything that sparks an interest!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good stories, genuine laughs, a couple drinks, and an authentic personality!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Italy, United States