It was one of my dreams to live and work in other countries, so that's what I've been doing (teaching English as a second language) for the last 12 years! The last two years I was living in Budapest (Hungary), before that 2 years in Hanoi (Vietnam) and 7 years in Tuebingen (Germany). Back in Australia I did many different kinds of jobs, including hospitality and tourism work. The last one and a half years I was in Finland.

One of my main goals is to learn many languages. My German is pretty good now, since I lived there for a long time, but I also know bits and pieces of other languages. Happy to help you practice your English, if you help me to speak some of your language!

I've travelled all over the place.. grew up on a farm in Australia, so I like being in places where there's plenty of nature around.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I tried couchsurfing once in Hong Kong, and it was a very interesting experience.

Interests

• photography
• cooking
• traveling
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• martial arts
• languages
• language exchange
• adventure travel
• trekking
• learning languages
• diving
• learning new languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: most kinds of music... I played drums for many years
Movies: Most Terry Gilliam films, fantasy adventure films, animated films, anime
Books: Most genres

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Taught English to Vietnamese and H'mong trekking guides in the mountains of NW Viet Nam.

Teach, Learn, Share

I've been an English Trainer for the last 12 years, so I can help you to improve your English, if you teach me some of your native language!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Currently I'm setting myself up in Spain, so hopefully I can host people again later.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Cambodia, China, Czech Republic, England, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Viet Nam