CURRENT MISSION

Promote understanding, trust, and a sense of adventure

ABOUT ME

Hey there! I'm a former CS host in Manhattan. I work in real estate finance. I like running in the park, sailing, surfing, snowboarding, or going to new restaurants or bars.

I'm a healthy eater and I'm into fitness. I do bikram (hot) yoga and I've run 2 marathons. I'm also into anything outdoorsy (hiking, rock-climbing, ski trips, etc).

I like traveling because I like putting myself in other peoples' shoes. I like learning other languages and customs, and like to practice my Spanish. I can afford hotels but I prefer the cultural exchange which in some cases has turned into years-long friendships.

I've been to Spain, France, Switzerland, Italy, Croatia, Germany, Amsterdam (Netherlands), Turkey, Australia, New Zealand, Mali (Africa), Beijing, Hong Kong, London, Peru, Ecuador, Argentina, India, Nepal, Thailand, Japan, Singapore, Israel, Iceland, Costa Rica, Haiti, Barbados, Aruba, the British Virgin Islands, and the list keeps growing.

PHILOSOPHY

I want a taste of everything, from the high life, to the many social issues of the world. You cannot judge what you don't understand. I always welcome new perspectives.

I work hard, play hard, and give back. Success only leads to happiness if it's shared.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've hosted many people in the past, but cannot currently host (except for my former hosts and guests). I try to reach out to local CS'ers when I travel, even if it's just to meet for an afternoon.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
I heard about this site from my friend who owned the hostel and decided to bring the world to my doorstep and start hosting. I still keep in touch with some of my guests.

Interests

Running
Fine dining
Snowboarding
Kiteboarding
Surfing
Volunteering (NY Cares, Habitat for Humanity, Angelwings International)
Real estate
Yoga

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ran the marathon on the Great Wall of China
Went Zorbing in New Zealand
Fed a kangaroo in Australia
Saw the Grand Canyon by helicopter
Stayed in a remote village in Mali, Africa with no electricity or running water.
Went running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain.

Teach, Learn, Share

I worked in sales for a marketing company for years. I ran a branch office and have lots of advertising, recruiting, and other business-related advice to offer.

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Australia, Barbados, Belgium, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, France, Germany, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mali, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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