My life has been an adventure ride and now that I have started a full time job, I am still desperately trying to keep the adventure alive. I have kayaked from Virginia to Tennessee, skateboarded from Melbourne, Australia to Brisbane, Australia and have kayaked the southern border of the United States from Texas to Florida. I have finished 3 college degrees and hoping to start my doctorate in a few years

After graduating high school I made the decision to travel as much as I could on my college breaks and with that every adventure I have had has been since then. Most people ask how I paid for it and I do it by roughing it. This is from camping to hitchhiking and at the same time I have the oppertunity to meet a lot of great people.

I have given a TEDx talk, been sponsored by 25 companies, have seen 21 countries and yet nothing makes me happier then listening to someone else's adventures. I have the pleasure of living with my own everyday and I enjoy listening to other's experiences. Because of this desire to learn about other great explores and travelers, I have resort to reading about some of the greatest since only when I travel and couch surf are the stories people share filled with adventure

Perché sono iscritto su Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing gives a great opportunity to not only see a place as a local would but also to have a "family" while you are there. Typically the tourist spots are amazing but they don't offer the culture that the local areas do. I think both the surfer and the hoster have an amazing opportunity to learn from each other.

Interessi

If it's outdoors it's right up my ally!

• animals
• culture
• vegan
• yoga
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• backpacking
• camping
• mountaineering
• rock climbing
• soccer
• languages
• law
• nursing
• science

Musica, film e libri

Movies: I love watching movies! I have seen most of the new releases but always game for a rewatch or a new one!

Books: As of right now my books mainly involve great explores like Ranulph Fiennes, Freya Hoffmeister, Braam Malherbe, and Bear Grylls. However, it also includes great human feats of survival and bravery throughout human history - In the Heart of Sea, Amazing Tales, Alive, etc. And finally I enjoy a good review of the Harry Potter series every now and again.

Music really depends on my mood. Enjoy almost anything. Instrumental when I study, Hip-hop/alternative when I exercise or want to get pumped up, and oldies/country when I drive, and BACHATA when I dance!

Una cosa incredibile che ho fatto

I longboarded (skating) from Melbourne, Australia to Brisbane lasting 55 days in 2015 to raise money for Operation Smile. I had most of my gear sponsored and raised a good deal of money. An amazing adventure followed by kayaking voyage of 1600 km from Texas, US to Florida, US.

Insegna, impara, condividi

I can teach basics in a variety of action sports - surfing, rock climbing, kayaking, etc
But also not such bad ass things like - crocheting, cooking, basic repairs, etc
And finally languages. Well as of right now only basics in English and Spanish

Cosa posso offrire ai padroni di casa

I would say my own American Culture but at this time with certain leaders, I sadly wouldn't consider it my culture any more. However, I can also share experiences, adventures and traveling

Adventures: I have rock climbed in 5 states, kayaked 3000 km, skateboard 2000 km, kayaked 350 miles, WWOOFed, TEDx talk and more

A good laugh

Paesi che ho visitato

Andorra, Australia, Canada, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Iceland, Italy, Jersey, Mexico, Panama, Portugal, Russian Federation, Scotland, Spain, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Paesi in cui ho vissuto

Australia, Ecuador