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Overview

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  • Fluent in English; learning German, Korean, Spanish
  • 34, Male
  • Member since 2010
  • Visual Journalist
  • Louisiana Tech University
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

From USA but currently living in South Korea.

ABOUT ME

I grew up traveling with my family, and now I still have a desire to travel with my family (my wife and I). I enjoy traveling anywhere but I have this fascination with visiting the places my grandparents were from. So far I have been able to connect with family in Italy and Germany. Still wanting to visit Japan, Wales and Adams, Mass. USA. I am a photographer and I enjoy documenting daily life in different cultures. I enjoy embedding myself in a culture, not doing the touristy things - really getting of the beaten path and finding things in the wild. All the better if that involves motorcycle rides.

PHILOSOPHY

Learn everyday and document as much I can to help others do the same.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on couchsurfing because I love traveling and want to offer up my home to others that feel the same. I have unofficially hosted and been someone who has crashed, but enjoy this network as a more structured way to meet travelers. I love showing people the American South, but now that I live in Korea, I can show you what I have learned here so far.

Interests

I've made my living being a photographers for seven years, so photography has become more of a lifestyle than an interest. I always have my camera! I enjoy riding motorcycles and fixing vintage Hondas. I love food, cooking, beer, coffee and learning more about people.

  • photography
  • cooking
  • coffee
  • motorcycles
  • traveling
  • music
  • guitar
  • freelancing
  • mountains
  • film photography
  • bicycling
  • rural living

Music, Movies, and Books

Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72, old sci-fi, southern rap and anything folk-y.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Reconnected with family in Italy that I never knew about, rode a motorcycle around South Korea, traveled with a film crew from Memphis, TN to New Orleans, LA, backpacked in New Mexico - wait are you supposed to pick only one???>

Teach, Learn, Share

"The time is always right to do what is right." - Martin Luther King, Jr.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I always love to take portraits of my hosts and people I meet!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, South Korea, Tunisia, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, South Korea, United States

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