Hey there, I am Sam🎈 A random guy hitchhiking around the world. Currently in New Zealand walking the Te Araroa. Passionate about woodworking and climbing, I thrive on meeting new people and exploring life's myriad experiences. Following a four-month cycling stint across Europe, I'm now hitchhiking around the world from France! This 3-year journey is set to cover roughly 100,000kms, and I'm excited to share this adventure with amazing folks along the way! 😊🌍
Interested in Adventure Sports
Interested in Board games
Fluent in English
Learning Spanish
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
The reason I'm on Couchsurfing is simple: I'm eager to connect with people from across the globe. Traveling solo can be quite an adventure, and I find joy in sharing experiences with others while enjoying the warmth of a welcoming place to stay.
Music, Movies, and Books
While cruising on my bike, I vibed to some serene rap and laid-back tunes, grooving to artists like Nekfeu, Lomepal, Yuz, Lujipeka, and Fredz. For more laid-back moments, I'd sway to chilled-out melodies from Pomme, Lil Yan, Acid Ghost, Beach Fossils, and Cigarettes After Sex. In the evenings, I tune into podcasts for a bit of mental stimulation. Now, when it comes to movies and series, I'm not the binge-watching type. However, I won't say no to a good comedy! Reading? Ah, yes, I fancy that too, although I reckon I should dedicate more time to it. It's on the list, promise!
One Amazing Thing I've Done
- Currently hitchhiking across the globe since September 2023. - Covered around 1200km walking from Fukuoka to Tokyo in six weeks. - Hiked 3000km across New Zealand mainly in sandals. - Explored France, Spain, Portugal, and Italy by bike over 3 months, starting in January 2023. - Conquered Mount Olympus in a day, scaling its heights and descending. - Took the leap of faith with Europe's highest bungee jump. - I camped in a castle in Albania; an abandoned train near Sevan Lake in December, Armenia; an abandoned house in Chechnya, Russia; in a cave in Cappadocia, Turkey ; Next to a lake near Avatar mountains, China ; on the Great Wall, China ; In a cave in Meteora, Greece ; on the top of Nam Xay Viewpoint, Lao. - I tackled the 'world's most dangerous hiking trail,' Mount Huashan, which turned out to be easy and not as perilous as expected. - Stayed 12 days to practice meditation in a Buddhist temple in Thailand. - Hiked up Kawah Ijen volcano in flip-flops. - Sailed from Bali to Batam on a 14-meter catamaran for 10 days. 10 Days sailing from Indonesia to Australia on a 15-meter monohull. 8 days from Brisbane (Au) to Opua (Nz) on a cata Seawind 1600. - I was incarcerated in a cell for four days in Indonesia
What I Can Share With Hosts
I'm excited to share a taste of local cuisine, engage in cultural exchanges, swap stories about my travels, and offer insights into must-visit spots in France. Plus, I've got a few hilarious card games up my sleeve that I'd be delighted to teach you! I am straight and I value Couchsurfing as an amazing way to connect with people from all around the world, not as a dating app.
