CURRENT MISSION

Live Fast - Die Fun

ABOUT ME

From Los Angeles, California- living in Helsinki, Finland. I travel the world for both business and pleasure. Always happy to swap stories and meet new people.

First trip abroad was 4 years ago. Since then I have been around the world 3 times and visited nearly 100 countries.

PHILOSOPHY

I'm a big subscriber to the DIY (do it yourself) lifestyle that relies on self sufficiency, independent knowledge and discovery.

Also....

Live Fast - Die Fun!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

hosting, surfing, drinking buddy, partner in crime, fellow explorer

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Spent time informally couchsurfing through Israel, India, Romania, and Europe before I discovered couchsurfing.org

Best CS experience - Dubai!

I'm really looking forward to joining the community as a formal host and surfer.

Interests

adventure travel: trekking, diving, camping, hitchhiking, venturing to the far corners of the map, philanthropy.

Food: street food, Michelin * food, Mexican food

Sports: American college sports, university of Arizona basketball and football, LA Lakers, LA Dodgers, Suomi Hockey, HIFK Hockey

Music: all types of world music. I studied music in college.

• diy
• oktoberfest
• philanthropy
• dining
• wine
• mexican food
• drinking
• traveling
• music
• world music
• camping
• surfing
• scuba diving
• sports
• basketball
• soccer
• hockey
• business
• hitchhiking
• business travel
• adventure travel

Music, Movies, and Books

Currently reading: Pigeon English, Tao of Travel, a Visit from the good squad, the brothers sisters, instant city, hellhound on his trail, moonwalking with Einstein

Listening too: LDR, Miikesnow, future islands, Weeknd, the shins, black keys

Movies: I never go!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

lived on a goat farm in India and worked as a shepard

Took my dad to Oktoberfest

Travled with my mom through China, Japan, and Burma.

Future: hopefully meeting my goal of raising $1.000.000 for Alzheimer's Research.

Hitchhiked through turkey and the caucus.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I can open a wine bottle with my shoe. I also have a wealthy of knowledge about world travel, independent travel, business travel, and philanthropic travel.

Learn: anything and everything. I'm a sponge.

Share: travel advice. I've been everywhere!