CURRENT MISSION

See the World by making meaningful connections with others who represent the uniqueness of our world via the diversity of culture, language, history, food, politics, art, entertainment, and religion.

ABOUT ME

World traveler, frat boy who maximize every moment and passionate about life. Open minded....willing try most things at least once (risk taker). Good spirited and an optimist. Work in politic.

PHILOSOPHY

LIVE to LIVE LIFE!!!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

First Experience
My first experience was an amazing one. It really expanded my comfort zone. It most importantly affirms my beliefs that there are AMAZING people found throughout this world who is willing to open up their home and become a local ambassador/spokesperson for their community and culture. As a result, I welcome the opportunity to have a meaningful cultural exchange.

Interests

I like to think of myself as a social engineer. I'm welcome any all discussion relating to topic dealing with advocacy, inequality, global diplomacy, economics, a greener earth and politics. Anything that is thought provoking....lol. Soccer (football) player who love everything outdoors from trekking, swimming to camping. I enjoy wine tasting, local festivals, volunteering, reading, GREAT food, cafe culture and people watching. I enjoy to purposefully expanded my comfort zone by trying new things and experiences.

• arts
• culture
• festivals
• dining
• wine
• wine tasting
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• camping
• soccer
• swimming
• communications
• economics
• engineering
• history
• religion
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm a big fan of self-help and biographies books. Love to learn from other from their personal experiences. Love thriller, comedy, action movies and a romantic comedy every once a while...lol. Love music...exspecially live. Recently into Poetry and Spoken Word...Love the art of Language via Expressions.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Too big of a list to share...looking forward to sharing in person...lol

Teach, Learn, Share

You can learn from a child...and Life is ALL about LEARNING. I believe in the concept of "each one teach one".

What I Can Share with Hosts

My experience in traveling throughout the world and living abroad. An authentic American cultural exchange from a perspective of growing up in a small Midwestern town vs what others may see via the media. I'm open to sharing my time, resources, humor, wit, knowledge, contagious optimism and passion for life through maximizing your present by living in your moment.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States