World traveling teacher of history and anthropology, currently living in Sarajevo. I am trying to grow as a human every day I am on this Earth. For me that comes from embarking on new journeys, seeking real conversations, reading, and living life to the fullest. I can be funny and goofy, serious and deep, or just chill out and share the smile.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meet the good and genuine people that this world has to offer. To reaffirm my belief that we as humans, despite our national and cultural differences, have way more similarities.

Interests

Everything. I love the ocean, dancing, music, sports and martial arts.

I will do anything once, except for ...

• arts
• acting
• dancing
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• music
• sports
• martial arts
• anthropology
• teaching
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Ishmael
Sapiens
The Warrior Within
The Alchemist
Count of Monte Cristo
Anything by Jared Diamond
Anything by Nelson Demille

Gladiator
Pan's Labrynth
V for Vendetta
What Dreams May Come
Vanilla Sky

Sixto Rodriguez
Jay Z
Chilli Peppers
The Beatles
Rise Against
Rage Against the Machine
Jack Johnson
Jason Mraz

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hmm ...
Helped a Palestinian student and a Holocaust victim recognize one another's humanity, and hug it out.

- Blew fire in Rajasthan, India at the Pushkar Camel Fair
- Still building schools in Honduras
- Hiked to the Tiger's Nest in Bhutan
- Spent Guru Ram Das' birthday at the Golden Temple in Amritsar
- Lived in the Botswanan bush for 4 weeks
- Starred in a Mazda commercial in Japan (unbeknownst to Mazda)
- Taught the Odyssey on a boat sailing to Ithica in Greece

Teach, Learn, Share

We are all one species, the sooner we start acting like it the better.

"There is no wealth but life." - John Ruskin

"The greatest good you can do for another is not give them riches, but reveal to them their own." - Disraeli

"Forget not that the Earth delights to feel your bare feet, and the winds long to play with your hair." - Gibran

What I Can Share with Hosts

Smiles and stories. I like to cook, although living away from my home most of the year definitely makes me out of practice.

Let me know what you need and I'll think of something.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bhutan, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Netherlands, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Samoa, Scotland, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, United States Minor Outlying Islands, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Costa Rica, Greece, Honduras, India, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa, South Sudan, Spain, Sweden, United States