I'm a writer and librarian who takes frequent national and international trips. My next trip is a month-long, solo cross-country road trip.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I travel so I can meet people and experience all aspects of the various places I visit. I travel light and usually stay at hostels, but that isn't a realistic option in the U. S. A few friends told me about couchsurfing and it seems perfect for me and my purposes.

Interests

The art of narrative is my greatest passion: I've written a novel, short story collection, and I'm working on my second novel. I'm active on social media and document my adventures, especially culinary. My other interests include film, art, music, and of course travel!

• arts
• writing
• books
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• communications

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Noir thrillers, books by Balzac, Faulkner or Dostoyevsky. Gritty multicultural literary fiction. Biographies of writers and artists.

Movies: Films by Scorsese, Tarantino, Visconti, Raoul Walsh, Jean Renoir, Oshima, Imamura and many more.

Music: Guitar riffs/power ballads, blues, pop, alternative, classical.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Waited 12 hours in stifling heat to see a small idol in Tirupati, India.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share stories of my adventures. I can take you out to eat wherever.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Botswana, Cambodia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States