CURRENT MISSION

Move to NYC for Drama School.

ABOUT ME

I love the arts. I love tech as well and am very interested in extreme sports. I went to my first music festival (Tomorrowland) and love for people to be open about who they are.

PHILOSOPHY

I want to change the world for the better.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have joined big groups and made lifelong friends from couchsurfing.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I met up with the couchsurfing group for New Years Eve in New York City in 2013. Then I traveled with one of my fellow couchsurfing to/around Las Vegas and Houston.

Interests

I have an open mind and love trying new things after spending years getting out of my comfort zone and traveling Asia.
The best way to see somewhere new is with a local. They don't have to necessarily show you the ins and outs but exploring with someone new is something everyone should experience.

• arts
• festivals
• technology
• traveling
• music
• snowboarding
• sports
• extreme sports

Music, Movies, and Books

Rock and Classic Rock. Classical music.
Comedy ranks top among all genres for me.
Not picky on books, any one can hold a surprise.
I love electronic dance music PLUR life

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Skydived, snowboard, traveled on the sea in an Aircraft Carrier around Asia.

Teach, Learn, Share

I fixed radars in the navy so I can teach you how to take things apart and put them back together.
I try to keep my expectations low and not be very demanding of my host. I'm attempting to see the world through the way they see it and add in my good humor.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I was raised in the South so I have a lot of southern hospitality, helping clean, helping around the house with handy work, and of course paying for meals. Also sea stories, travel advice in Japan, and my chips.

http://francistapon.com/Travels/Advice/How-to-be-a-Good-Couchsurfing-Guest-and-Host

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, China, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States