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Overview
About Me
CURRENT MISSION
See the World. Make a Difference.
ABOUT ME
I love to travel and want to make a difference. I jumped right into the corporate world and worked my way up for a while before deciding it was time to follow my true dreams. I joined a friend to sail around the world and after a bit of sailing started to fly. I have done a lot of traveling, photographing, filming, and blogging about my adventures as I raise money on my website for volunteer work. (www.theworldbysea.com)
But I have hung up the pack for a bit to try to focus my energy on solar energy here in Arizona. Can't wait to get back out and see the world but for now, I got some things to take care of.
PHILOSOPHY
See the world, make a differece.
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
I've stayed with and met some wonderful people during my travels. Always excited to meet someone with a good story. Everyone has a story and a unique perspective, but it is you the traveler who have seen, tasted, felt a big beautiful world. And if I can't travel right now, at least I'd like to hear the stories of those who can.
COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
All good experiences.
Interests
Travel. Food. Wine. Outdoors. Friends. Culture. Humanity. Solar. :)
- culture
- dining
- wine
- flying
- traveling
- volunteer work
- blogging
- outdoor activities
- sailing
- volunteering
- beaches
- mountains
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
I've been to 6 continents and can't wait to go to Antarctica...I've seen some amazing things, people and cultures-from orphanages to jails to ruins to waterfalls to beaches and mountains. The world is an amazing thing with so much to teach. That said-one of the most incredible times of my life was joining a friend on a 33 foot sailboat, determined to sail the world-and starting with 0 experience. Sometimes you just have to jump in.
Teach, Learn, Share
The people who not only dream but put legs on their dreams. It's important to never lose sight of your passions and dream. It's inspiring to meet the people who are not just dreaming but doing. But as long as you're genuine, we'll probably get along.
Countries I’ve Visited
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Guam, India, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Laos, Malawi, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.
Countries I’ve Lived In
United States
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