Canada

***[not available to host Oct 5-14, 17-18]*** Hello there, bonjour! I've made Ottawa🇨🇦 my home for 25 years and love the city. Currently living in a well-located apartment in Centretown, about a 15-minute walk from Parliament Hill and close to many points of interest. My day job is writing government speeches.🖊 Former host of progrock/jazz music program La Villa Strangiato on CHUO 89.1 FM. (RIP) (www.facebook.com/lavillachuofm) I'm usually available on evenings and sometimes on weekends. And while I like to run when the weather is nice, 🏃 I’m a passionate indoorsman when it gets cold around here 🥶. Ottawa hot tip:🔥 museums are free on Thursday evenings between 5-8pm. (Canadian Museum of Nature, Canadian Museum of History, National Gallery of Canada, Canadian War Museum, etc.) What else — I can recommend where to hear the best live music 🎶 in town. Most of all, I'm ready to host you! Hosted CS guests from: 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇮🇳🇨🇱🇫🇷🇨🇦🇬🇧🇲🇾🇦🇹🇵🇱🇩🇪🇧🇪🇲🇽🇨🇳🇸🇰🇳🇱🇰🇷🇸🇪🇧🇷🇹🇷🇻🇳🇾🇪🇮🇹🇪🇸🇨🇭🇦🇷🇷🇴🇨🇿🇷🇺🇵🇭🇫🇮🇹🇼🇦🇺🇬🇷🇫🇴🇸🇮🇨🇴🇮🇷🇩🇰🇩🇿🇨🇷🇮🇪🇦🇿🇪🇨🇱🇻🇺🇬🇹🇭🇯🇲🇰🇿🇸🇬🇳🇿🇳🇬🇯🇵🇬🇪🇩🇴🇧🇭🇮🇲🇮🇱🇹🇳🇺🇾🇵🇪🇴🇲🇨🇩🇧🇬🇭🇳🇧🇳🇮🇩🇵🇹🇳🇴🇭🇺🇲🇦🇸🇩🇳🇵🇲🇹🇦🇱🇲🇰🇪🇬🇱🇧🇦🇪🇨🇺🇱🇹🇿🇦🇰🇪🇹🇿🇸🇦🇲🇩🇸🇾🇲🇪🇪🇪🇦🇲🇲🇶🇲🇴🇭🇰🇧🇩🇷🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇵🇦🇹🇹🇵🇰🇸🇳 Surfed with CS hosts in: 🇨🇦🇺🇸🇨🇿🇭🇺🇫🇷🇧🇪🇫🇮🇦🇹🇭🇷🇷🇸🇧🇬🇹🇷🇷🇴🇩🇰🇳🇱🇸🇪🇦🇱🇲🇪🇲🇰🇬🇷🇸🇮🇸🇰🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇱🇵🇸🇯🇴🇴🇲🇦🇪🇲🇽🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹🇵🇱

It is important to know that I have a Labrador retriever living with me. If you re not comfortable with dogs then it might not work. CURRENT MISSION My mission is to have fun while exploring the BC majestic outdoors. ABOUT ME (read carefully) I WANT MORE THAN JUST PROVIDE A PLACE TO SLEEP TO MY GUESTS. IF YOU ARE ONLY LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO STAY, PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME A REQUEST: I want to spend time with my guests, have the opportunity to socialize and to find out about their adventure. I believe; we will all be getting something amazing out of the experience. I love taking people to great outdoor places on hikes. I would love to meet people travelling and show them a good time. If you can afford a few dollars for gas then we can go explore more and further away. I host a great number of people so your help with the cost of gas , would be appreciated. If you cannot, I would still be glad to take you around. I do not drink any alcohol but you are welcome to have a beer or a glass of wine with your meal to relax at the end of the day in my home. I am retired have lots of time on my hands.

CURRENT MISSION To share great experiences and network with people through this awesome community ABOUT ME ***FYI: I AM NOT IN THUNDER BAY or Nipigon BUT IN Red Rock 1hr15min east of Thunder Bay. I will be traveling Sept 2 to 17th to the Canadian Arctic so I am unable to host or meet up until after then*** My girlfriend Jean and I live in a 5 bedroom house in the cute little town of Red Rock Ontario. We are still in the process of getting it set up and often we are away for work but if you catch us while we are around we will make our best efforts to host you. I've been very fortunate to have done lots of traveling and working in some really unique and wild places around the world over the past 20 or so years. In January 2016 I moved back to Northwestern Ontario with interest to set some roots. I now have my own adventure business in NW Ontario 'Such A Nice Day Adventures' http://suchaniceday.com/ specializing in paddling adventures along the Canadian North Shore of Lake Superior. Each winter(when possible) I have worked and travelled internationally. The past few seasons I have worked on a small cruise ships as a kayak guide/ zodiac driver traveling to Antarctica. I love to learn as much as i can about where i travel, the people i meet, and i places i live. I think it is important to develop a connection to everything around you. To find out more about me and some of my adventures please check out my blog at: http://zackkruzins.com/ It is a little out of date but I have more about some of my major expeditions and travels. I do manage to keep most of my photos up to date and you can check them out here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/zackkruzins/sets/. PHILOSOPHY I believe in Karma, be good to people and people will be good to you.

**PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST ME AS YOUR 'FRIEND' UNLESS WE HAVE ACTUALLY MET IN PERSON FIRST. I DON’T SEE THE POINT IN THESE RANDOM REQUESTS. CSing IS NOT A POPULARITY CONTEST.** **PLEASE NO LAST MINUTE REQUESTS (0-3 Days before your arrival date). YOU HAVE A WAY HIGHER CHANCE OF OBTAINING ME AS A HOST IF YOU BOOK AT LEAST 2 weeks IN ADVANCE OR MORE. FORTUNATELY, I’M TRAVELLING FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2025, UNFORTUNATELY I WILL NOT BE HOSTING FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2025, AS I WILL BE DOING A ROUND THE WORLD TRIP FOR 6 MONTHS** **NO SECRET PASSWORDS TO FIND IN MY PROFILE. HOWEVER, I AM MORE LIKELY TO HOST YOU IF YOU HAVE GIVEN TO THE CSing COMMUNITY FIRST (Hosted) BEFORE REAPING THE BENEFITS OF THE CSing COMMUNITY (Surfing)...CSing IS A BALANCE OF GIVE AND TAKE. IT IS ABOUT HOSTING AND SURFING AND EVOLVING ON HOW TO BE A GOOD GUEST AND HOST. NOT JUST ABOUT SURFING TO MAKE YOUR TRAVELS CHEAPER*.* That’s all the for the capital letters…Now a bit about me 🌝… I was conceived by Mexican immigrant CIS gendered parents. I was born and raised in the United States and have spend the past 18 years living Canada. I consider myself to be a true North American. Mexican-American-Canadian (MAC). I have been on a spiritual journey for a while. My awareness and connection to the world is beyond just the 5 basic senses. I practice daily meditation in the morning. I practice yoga multiple times a week both in studios and self-practice and I tend to have a healthy lifestyle. I love reading books on personal development and self-love. I love exploring spirituality, fitness and healthy new habits. I have a lust for travel and have been to over 45+ countries. Philosophy: Erect spine, quiet heart, and tranquil mind...

Active lifestyle advocate who loves fitness, outdoor activities, and staying energized. Always up for trying something new!

Thrill-seeker and culinary explorer who finds the heart of every destination through its people. Excited to share local favorites!

Adventure collector who values experiences over material things. I'm passionate about showing authentic local perspectives and forming lasting friendships!

Believer in the power of travel to broaden horizons. I enjoy deep conversations, spontaneous plans, and discovering what makes each place special.