CURRENT MISSION

Just graduated medical school. Traveling for a bit. Maybe can host some days in Los Angeles (I live in Westwood--a great area).

ABOUT ME
Traveling in Asia: S. Korea ->Singapore ->Japan ->??

PHILOSOPHY
love the outdoors/conservation
love science&medicine
not religious
most of my problems of body/"soul" I solve thru distance running ,or other solo adventures.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I always have my couch open--but I'm in between cites in California at the moment--I'm moving for residency at UCLA. Feel free to try your luck--I may be in LA and available to host.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Have couch surfed many times in east and west europe. Now still in touch with several friends since CS years ago!

Interests

Japan/Japanese Language. Some Korean language. I like asian culture a lot.

Pathology, Medicine,
Coffee, Small Towns, German Language, Coffee Shops, Beer Gardens.
Running, long hikes, usually like nice beaches, but not a beach bum
Backpacking

• culture
• cooking
• beer
• coffee
• running
• drinking
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• medicine
• science
• beaches
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Wes Andersen movies, Mel Brooks Movies, Fassbinder,

Music: Radiohead, Rilo Kiley, The National, Arcade Fire...many others

Books/Authors: The Sun Also Rises, Science Books. Unfortunately I usually have to be reading medicine/pathology literature = little time for real literature

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

hiked the John Muir trail in the Sierras -- 220 miles of mountains and passes

Unamazing thing:
I've missed more booked trains than I've caught--takes considerable idiocy.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach me Japanese or Korean. Try Chinese ??
Learn from relaxed people who like to chat over coffee or drinks
Share funny travel stories, etc.
Teach me something about your town/city

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm very independent and always up for an adventure with a Host, but never expect it. I'm very low maintenance . When I travel, it's more like Urban Hiking, in that I like to be self-sufficient.
I love to buy groceries and cook with hosts
I think I'm moderate in terms of carrying on conversations. But if there's enough coffee, I'll perk up and you'll get to know me more. May even share my Albanian doner kebab --> Greek Hospital story.

--I'm a respectful American--I avoid our stereotypic behavior.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Australia, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Serbia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany