CURRENT MISSION
The goal in my travels is to cherish the beautiful nature that we haven't yet destroyed, to see both our diverse ecosystems and my amazing girlfriend in these fantastic locations together, to record and report back to my friends, family, basically anyone who will listen to me, that the world is worth seeing, worth experiencing first hand all the different peoples of the world who are basically seeking the same universal truths, and to break down any differentiating barriers or personal ignorances I have of other cultures. Plus the food is great.

To help bridge the gap between culture, religion (or non-religious) spiritual, gender, language, and any other differences we have as a species through true connections and fellowship. I prefer to be non-judgmental and just let people show me who they are, and I in return will accept you.

Experience more locations and cultures than years on Earth before I end my time here

ABOUT ME

Born in early 80's, enjoy history, music, sports, and learning about other cultures. Enjoy Soccer and Indie music. I am very outgoing and have an easy sense of humor. I have an upbeat and have a positive mentality and enjoy listening to other peoples travels and experiences.

PHILOSOPHY

Karma, do unto others as you would have done unto you. Travel like Buddha, with simple clothes, open eyes, and an uncluttered mind.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I enjoy hosting and listening to my surfers tell tales about their experiences traveling and where they come from. I routinely read the groups and events pages on this website. I would be happy to accompany you around Prague.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have hosted a number of people while living in Cambodia, and in the past I have hosted in Prague Czech Republic, Flagstaff, Arizona near the Grand Canyon also in Denver, Colorado USA. I enjoy traveling to the hometowns of my surfers and experiencing their side of life. You can stay and go as you please according to your agenda, and I can show you some of the local sites also why you are here if that is what you would like to experience.

Interests

Travel, hosting CSers, reading and research on travel, I love watching sports and movies that make me ponder the big questions.

• culture
• books
• drinking
• clothing
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• watching sports
• music
• bungee jumping
• sports
• soccer
• world cup
• history
• religion

Music, Movies, and Books

Indie music, Trampled by Turtles, Fun, The Lumineers, Arcade Fire, Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers, Gaslight Anthem, Roses Pawn Shop, Fake Problems, Hot Water Music, Riverboat Gamblers, Against Me!, Rise Against, Johnny Hobo and the Freight Trains, Wingnut Dishwashers Union, Ramshackle Glory, Ghetto Cowgirl, Wilco, Fleet Foxes, Bon Iver, Beirut, The National, Daby Toure, Carbon Leaf, Alternate Routes, Band of Horses, Andy Hersey, Devotchka, American Steel, Cobra Skulls, Better Than Ezra, Hum, Mumford & Sons, Tom Petty, Railbenders, Lucero, Frank turner, Hold Steady, Thrice, Manchester Orchestra, Fake Problems, The Refreshments, Defiance Ohio, Tramps and Thieves, Drive By Truckers, Florence + the Machine, Manu Chao, Third Eye Blind...
Book -Shantaram, Zen Buddhism, 5 Love Languages, Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah-Richard Bach, The Art of Happiness-HH Dalai Lama, Conversations with God-Donald Neale Walsch, Travel research, Philosophy books, Spirituality and self improvement books, theology and people watching.
Zeitgeist, documentaries on how to recreate this world with a more positive influence and legacy for the next generation. National Geographic, Discovery Channel, Globe Trekker, BBC World News, Nova, CurrentTV PBS, NPR, PRI.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Maha Kumbh Mela in Allahabad India 2013
Attended the wedding of a Scottish princess
Also attended Czech, Spanish, Cambodian, Indian and Turkish weddings
Buddhist Circuit, Sarnath, Beneras, Varanasi, Bodh Gaya, Mahabodhi Temple
UNESCO Khajuraho World Heritage Site
Safari in Botswana-Okavango Delta
Angkor Wat & Thom Prah Temple Complex, Ben Mealea, Siem Reap Cambodia
Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho, Chang Mai, Ayutthaya, Grand Palace in Thailand
Bungee jumped Victoria Falls, Mosi-Oa-Tunya in Zambia/Zimbabwe
Hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu & flew over Nazca lines in Peru
Attended 5 matches of 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa
Camel Trekking in the Sahara
Alhambra Granada, Mezquita Mosque Cordoba, Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Casa Milà, Casa Batlló in Spain
19th Spontaneous Fermentation Beerfest Buggenhout Belgium
UNESCO 2010 parade in Dendermonde Belgium
Cliffs of Moher Ireland
Mayan Ruin Sites: Chitchen Itza, Xunantunich, Uxmal, Tulum, Lamanai, Caracol, Coba, Dzibilchaltun, Cahal Pech, Ek Balam, Mayapan
Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) Istanbul Turkey
MLS Championship 2010 Colorado Rapids in Toronto
Crossed Atlantic on a boat
Trans-Siberian Railway

I have visited 44 countries (21%) and 44 US states (88%)

See my travel map -

http://traveltip.org/visited.php?brettahorting

visited 44 states (19.5%)Buy Douwe's Machine Learning Book

Create your own travel map -

http://traveltip.org/countries_visited.php
http://douweosinga.com/projects/visited

visited 44 states (88%)Buy Douwe's Machine Learning Book

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach a bit about my personal travel experiences, how to stay safe while traveling and spend less money. I would like to learn more Czech and Spanish. I enjoy sharing my insights and knowledge about the world and the few places I have been able to travel.
Brett Horting

What I Can Share with Hosts

My personal, ever growing library of travel based books. Tips & tricks of the road. A laugh, a hug, a drink, a meal, everlasting memories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Russian Federation, Saint Kitts and Nevis, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cambodia, Czech Republic, United States, Viet Nam

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