My name is Mike. By day I'm working on a startup in the healthcare space in Philadelphia, PA. I also work part-time at an outdoor retailer (REI). I enjoy hiking, trail running, and backpacking. I'm training to run the Philadelphia Half Marathon in mid-November.

My friend Kacey and I are traveling to Mexico City in November. It'll be my first time out of the United States - I'm excited to experience my first foreign city. My friend Kacey is an international human rights attorney. She works out of Washington, DC. From Jamaica originally, she's been able to spend time in Europe, South Africa, and parts of the Caribbean.

If you're wondering...we're not a couple. I'm gay, she's straight, but we love spending time together!

Por qué estoy en Couchsurfing

I don't mind grabbing a hotel room, but this seems like an awesome way to experience a new place and new people. I'd much rather hang out and converse with locals than try to use a tourist guidebook.

Intereses

• theater
• running
• politics
• hiking
• backpacking
• trail running
• soccer
• food
• football

Algo increíble que he hecho

I did the Presidential Traverse in New Hampshire (USA) in less than 24 hours. It's 20+ miles, total gain and loss of over 18,000 feet in elevation, and includes Mounts Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Monroe, Adams, Franklin, Eisenhower, and Pierce.

Qué puedo ofrecer a los anfitriones

English language exchange; good stories and conversation; might even be down for cooking an American or Jamaican meal for you

Países en los que he vivido

United States