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Overview

  • 17 references 8 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Spanish, Tagalog
  • 45, Male
  • Member since 2011
  • Social Worker
  • Social Work Degree
  • From Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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About Me

Hey folks, I am a pretty decent guy, just living life to its fullest I guess. I am one of the ones that will say "Traveling changed my life" because it is so true. I once did a 17 month trip throughout parts of Asia and the Pacific, and I then came home and went back to school to become a social worker to help others who are less fortunate than myself. I then did another 12 month backpacking trip in Latin America and learned some spanish along the way.

I am grateful for so many things in my life and I try to not forget it. I currently work in poverty reduction and volunteer a lot of my time at an organization that supports LGBTQ individuals.

I am now married to a man named Carlos. Together we are a great team and enjoy being sociable and meeting new people. Traveling together is still somewhat new, but we are excited to explore the world when time permits!

PHILOSOPHY
Don´t get stuck in the waiting place, as Dr. Seuss would say. Really, live day by day and don´t take life or your valuable things or people for granted.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've met some amazing people and friends because of Couchsurfing. I want to contribute to this community, when possible.

Interests

I love deep conversation, and I am not afraid to open up about myself and be genuine.

I love music, it inspires me. I love my friends and family. I love photography and all the perceptions to life it brings. I love meeting new and interesting people, whether it is by traveling, or by chatting it up with someone in a local cafe.

My husband and I enjoy the outdoors. Sunshine is my friend. Hiking and biking are some of our activities during summer months.

  • photography
  • traveling
  • music
  • backpacking
  • social work
  • volunteering

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've performed/officiated two wedding ceremonies for my friends.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My husband and I are happy to share our home, if we are available. Please note that we are gay couple and would expect you to be gay-friendly. :-) In the true spirit of Couchsurfing, we would want to socialize with our guests and hopefully show you around the city and get to know you.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Cambodia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Jamaica, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada

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