CURRENT MISSION

.. exploring the world while developing smart, responsible travel & tourism. I divide my time between tour planning for two companies, extended volunteer assignments, and personal travel.

ABOUT ME
Living and working across Asia since January 2013, with two months during the summers in America, visiting family and friends Apart from Asia I've traveled extensively in 2021-22 exploring new (for me) regions of Europe, plus Morocco, Senegal and Gambia in north and west Africa.

My work and a sense of 'wander' ... has allowed me the opportunity to explore much of the world.

I hope we meet along the way.

PHILOSOPHY

When in doubt, run!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've been connected to Couchsurfing for more than 20 years, hosting in California and Colorado. Wow, time flies!

My Asian work & wanderings have taken me to Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore and Myanmar. Lots of stories and connections to share!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I was an active host and friend to many CS'ers in the U.S. for 8 years. Previously, lived in Southern California and Colorado, where I hosted guests from around the world. All-in-all it has been a remarkably positive and rewarding experience.

All positive!

Interests

I have worked in cultural and adventure travel, served on the faculty and leadership teams at two universities, produced television news programming, and traveled extensively.

Interests include international affairs, local culture (and food!), contemporary art and music...and finding areas and off-the-beaten places to explore.

• arts
• dining
• beer
• coffee
• running
• pub crawls
• news
• traveling
• music
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

Current Reads..
Shadow of the Silk Road, Colin Thubron
A Gentleman in Moscow, Amor Towles

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

(Two things?) I am the father of two amazing daughters.

Teach, Learn, Share

Love to eat. Happy to help cook and a 5-star kitchen and home clean-up export!!

What I Can Share with Hosts

So much to share about travel and especially Asia; things to do, places to go and people to meet.

Looking for new friends to share food, outdoor adventures plus any & all cultural insights.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Scotland, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cambodia, Egypt, Malaysia, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

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