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Overview

  • 17 references 15 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, French; learning Portuguese
  • 42, Male
  • Member since 2009
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

gobbling life in all its forms

ABOUT ME

I was born and raised in the South West of France, and been living in Canada for about 15 years.

After having travelled for many years around the globe and lived in several big cities, I have settled with my life partner in the countryside of New Brunswick, on Canada's east coast.

We bought a historic house built in the 1920's with lots of land, and we have a huge vegetable garden, about 20 egg-laying chickens, and several bee hives that makes delicious honey.

We have a guest room, and plenty of space for camping.

PHILOSOPHY

Life outside the box!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Hosting and hosted :)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I couchsurfed during my travels in the US, New Zealand, Brazil, Venezuela and hosted couchsurfers when I lived in Bordeaux and Montreal

visited 16 states (7.11%)

Interests

I practise yoga several times a week, hot vinyasa is my favourite. I also run, bike, swim and ski. and a bit of gym.

I have a certification in Thai Yoga Massage. I love giving and receiving massages.

I love the outdours, camping and hiking for multi-day treks.

I teached French as a second language for many years when I lived in Montreal.

I am learning Brazilian portuguese.

I love cooking, and learn new recipes.

  • arts
  • photography
  • tattoos
  • music festivals
  • festivals
  • education
  • cooking
  • chocolate
  • wine
  • cheese
  • beer
  • yoga
  • running
  • massage therapy
  • clubbing
  • crafts
  • clothing
  • movies
  • traveling
  • music
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • hunting
  • snowboarding
  • buddhist
  • paragliding
  • swimming
  • biology
  • teaching
  • languages
  • beaches

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Burning Man 2006+2009, Nevada, USA

Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand

Staying in an indigenous community in La Gran Sabana, Venezuela

Paragliding over the Andes, Merida, Venezuela

Chapada da Diamantina, Bahia, Brazil.

The Lost City trek, Colombia.

Iguaçu falls, Brazil

Colca Canyon, Peru

Teach, Learn, Share

languages, massage techniques, and how to travel on a shoe string :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Germany, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, France, United Kingdom

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