CURRENT MISSION
In June, to celebrate my mom's retirement, and to show her what couchsurfing is like, she and I are going around Europe spending 3 days each in 7 major cities (London, Paris, Munich, Vienna, Rome, Barcelona, and Lisbon). It'll be a pretty great trip. And with great hosts, it'll be even better.

ABOUT ME
I like traveling, sports, breweries, and having unique experiences. Also, I spent a year teaching English in South Korea, and I absolutely loved it. Best year of my life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
I've finally recently hosted twice in the last few months, and it was nice. It's great to give back and help others on their travels. And as a guest, I'm fine on my own, but I'd rather spend time with the host if possible.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
Only the best. I can not complain at all. I enjoy traveling on my own, but then once I'm in a city, seeing it with someone else, getting the inside scoop, and developing a bond with that person is all part of the fun. I think everyone should be on CS, and it should be much more widely used.

Interests

Good experiences, good beer, good cities, good people.

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC
Angels and Airwaves
90's alternative

Bleachers
Blink 182
Fun.

BOOKS
too many travel books
...I really need to read more books...

MOVIES/SHOWS
How I Met Your Mother
Field of Dreams
The Sandlot

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- went on a solo trip around the world, seeing all the New Seven Wonders of the World in '19
- watched the 4th of July fireworks laying in the outfield at the Colorado Rockies' Coors Field after seeing a game at the last of the 30 major league ballparks in '18
- watched the 4th of July fireworks over Lake Michigan in Milwaukee with 3 60-yr old friends (one a CS host) in '17
- attended two friends' weddings in South Africa over subsequent weekends in '17
- went bungee jumping twice, Thailand and Korea in '07 and '10
- met my future sister-in-law in South Korea in '10
- went skydiving in San Diego in '05

Teach, Learn, Share

Let's share stories and a meal, and I will learn whatever you want to teach me about your city.

What I Can Share with Hosts

a true desire to hang out and do what the locals do and an easy-going attitude

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, China, Haiti, Honduras, India, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Peru, South Africa

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Korea, Thailand