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Overview

  • 61 references 43 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Spanish; learning Chinese, Swahili
  • 35, Male
  • Member since 2008
  • English Teacher
  • M.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences
  • From Searcy, Arkansas, United States
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Learn from people and grow

ABOUT ME

Gregarious, open-minded, and willing to learn. I love experiencing new cultures and different modes of thinking. I'm the kind of guy that starts a conversation about anything, anywhere, and with anyone. Also not offended by ANYTHING. Just ask.
I like to share a conversation over some drinks. Go out and wander the town till early morning.

I just moved to Brisbane for an adventure. I'd love to hang out with new people. I'm pretty chill just let me know.

PHILOSOPHY

Have fun, be safe.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I couchsurf whenever I can. I've hosted all kinds of people from around the world! I now try to participate in group functions whenever I can. I've met so many people through couchsurfing now it's ridiculous.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Amazing. Best way I could have traveled. Met great people and shared great stories. Hosting people has been quite a trip. I've seen more of my city than I ever thought I would. Tons of stuff I never knew about before.

Now I've met some friends in my new city through couchsurfing and hope to explore more!

Interests

Traveling, conservation, wildlife management, hiking, people, philosophy, rock climbing, video games, eating out, having a great night out.

  • wildlife
  • drinking
  • video games
  • traveling
  • eating out
  • hiking
  • rock climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Anything except Country
Movies: Lord of War, Princess Mononoke, anything Monty Python, Babel, Inception, The Room
Books: The Age of Empathy, The Rape of Nanking

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have made a hot tub on an island by Antarctica and had a dip.

Teach, Learn, Share

I've traveled many places and have practical knowledge I can share with anyone. Knowledge from experience is also key.

Countries I’ve Visited

Antarctica, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Kenya, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, United States

Old School Badges

  • 9 Vouches
  • Pioneer Badge

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