Queer traveler currently wandering about in the NE USA. I just graduated from the University of Toronto (Int'l Development & Enviro Sci.) and have been traveling through the NE USA. I have used couch surfer on and off for several years and I have always loved the people I meet on this site. I am eager to learn from new people and explore a world that I am not familiar with.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have surfed a few times in the US and loved my experiences. The kinds of people that I've met while couch surfing have all been phenomenal, friendly, and well-travelled. It is amazing to see so many people come together to offer not only their couch, but their life experience, and unique story as well.

Interests

I am a big fan of origami, I love sharing and comparing different models or just folding things for someone to find. I play guitar and love an opportunity to jam with fellow musicians.

I also enjoy the opportunity to just have a conversation with anyone, I love to hear bizarre traveling stories with people I meet, and take a minute to appreciate the diversity of experience, culture, and backgrounds we all have.

• dining
• coffee
• shopping
• traveling
• origami
• music
• guitar
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

I love good acoustic guitar music, anything from flamenco to celtic guitar.
I am also a big fan of documentaries and non-fiction books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've every single job in coffee - from the field as a harvester all the way to the café as a barista!
I've driven to Peru, the car didn't make it much further but I did!
I've moonlighted as an aluminum dealer and smelter in Ghana!
I've kayaked across the city of Toronto, I bet you didn't know that was possible!
I've hiked 34 of 54 of Colorados 14ers - mountains above 14,000ft in elev. for the uninitiated

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach - I can teach you just about any origami model under the sun! I have taught pop-up classes when ever I can and I always love sharing this unique and ancient art

Learn - I am not a great musician, but I can play the guitar alright. I would love it if you taught me how to play a new song!

Share - I'll share just about anything I have, its the backpacker way!

What I Can Share with Hosts

If you have a spare guitar, let's rock out!
If you have a spare second, let's learn some origami!
If you're hungry, let's make some Chinese dumplings!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Belize, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, Singapore, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Ghana, Guatemala, Mexico, United States