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Overview

  • 25 references 17 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Italian, Spanish
  • 36, Male
  • Member since 2008
  • I play music, read books, experience what the world has t...
  • Travelling, Experiencing
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To transcend the bullshit/Relax

ABOUT ME

I seek to experience, meet interesting people and make new friends. Music is a love of mine along with developing more self awareness. I want to keep learning from my mistakes and be a better human, encourage others to do the same.

PHILOSOPHY

I try to do what I feel, listen to what my heart wants. It's difficult at times! I believe there is something that we all belong to, a connection between every being. Everything is relative to one another and our actions are creating ripples out into the world. Therefore I try to cultivate compassion.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Tell people about it. I try to be a courteous guest and host when I can. It is a fantastic site and am grateful to be a part of it.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

When I went to Afghanistan in my reckless youth, my Afghani friend AJ, whom I met at a local book store, told me about this website. Afterwards I started using couch surfing in Turkey and then throughout Eastern Europe. I also had the pleasure of being able to host people during my stay in Italy. I have met so many great people and have cultivated deep friendships. This site truly provides and I have experienced a different depth to these countries because of CS. Thanks CS!!

Interests

Music, reading, learning, loving, body work, photography, languages and meeting cool people. Discussing ideas, chess, nature, people watching, listening, laughing, thinking, many different things.

  • photography
  • yoga
  • gardening
  • chess
  • reading
  • music
  • hiking
  • languages
  • nature
  • boardgames

Music, Movies, and Books

I love many kinds of music. Depends on the mood really. Some favorite books are Sometimes A Great Notion, Dune, Steppenwolf, The River Why. Some favorite movies are Contact, HER, Dogville.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travelled around the world

Teach, Learn, Share

During my travels, I have taught guitar, and some yoga. I like to share massages and think there should be more consentual human affection exchange. I live to learn and share knowledge. I would love to learn more culinary arts, music, sustainable living practices.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversation, I also like to clean or cook meals for hosts. Also, help with home projects.

Countries I’ve Visited

Afghanistan, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, France, Greece, India, Italy, Kosovo, Montenegro, Nepal, Pakistan, Serbia, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Italy, Spain, United States

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