I work in the service industry so that I can have a lot of free time to work on social movements around anti-racism and justice for the unsheltered. My current focus is on organizing around definancialized models of housing to increase affordability and livability in cities.

Learning and eating my way toward an understanding of culture are my favourite travelling experiences, and I'm happy to share these with other people who visit my home.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I firmly believe that the best way to learn about any city, culture or world is through the experience of sharing. I am honoured by the generosity of those that take the time and effort to show and explain how they see and experience the world. Staying with hosts allows for an interesting, individual perspective on the city, and a bit of companionship to boot.

My main interest in travelling is to question the way I do and see things by seeing how other people and places do it differently.

Free accommodation and a free travel guide are obviously perks, but it's really about meeting people and spending time with them, so I try to look for hosts that will be available to hang out.

Interests

Biking is my passion and way of life.

Within philosophy, I had (have?) a special interest in ontology and language theory.

Love love love board games and billiards if you want something a bit more playful.

Show me a new place, book, restaurant, etc. and I'll love you forever!

Music, Movies, and Books

Marked me:
Waiting for Godot, Kite Runner, East of Eden,
Philosophical Investigations (wittgenstein), Howl

Currently reading:
David Copperfield, T. S. Eliot

Music
Lately, lots of musical theatre and québécois artists. Love a good punk rock group or classic rock. Trying to broaden my horizons but old habits die hard…

Movies
Ikiru, Fanny and Alexander, Big Lebowski, Spirited Away are among the favs.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Biked from Toronto to Montreal (600km!) to raise money for organisations supporting people with HIV/AIDS.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love the subtle differences you find in each place. Everyone gets by but some things you think are SO IMPORTANT just aren't a big deal in other places. I’m happy to talk about Canada/Québec, biking, sobriety/the alcohol serving industry, and philosophy.

ESPECIALLY INTERESTED IN HOSTING GERMAN- OR SPANISH-SPEAKING TRAVELLERS!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I’m game to help with anything around the house. If you're not working or at school, I'd love to explore the town with you, whatever town it may be, or just hang out and have a good conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Cuba, England, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada