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Overview

  • 16 references 12 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English
  • 65, Male
  • Member since 2013
  • im in the transport industry and work monday to friday
  • high school
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

i enjoy conversing with people from other countries to learn more about their culture and happy to help out with a bed

ABOUT ME

very easygoing guy that gets on with all ages and walks of life

PHILOSOPHY

my favourite saying is "life would be boring if we were all the same" I treat people with the same respect that I would like to be treated

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

i started out by offering to take people trips to the great ocean road etc. but now that i have moved closer to the cbd in st kilda i have a spare room in my unit. i have enjoyed helping out couchsurfers that need a bed for a night or 2 or even someone just needing a shower on their travels. i also rent out the room short term as I find that some couchsurfers want to stay longer than a couple of nights. i have met some absolutely wonderful people from all over the world and enjoy learning about their country and culture

Interests

I normally work Monday to Friday but on some weekends I like to explore Victoria in my 4wd ute or just kick back and have a quiet weekend. i play drums so i love to go to a local venue for some live rock or even a quiet bar with a singer/guitarist playing. i also love a good meal and when i get the chance with good company i also like to explore an interesting area of melbourne and have a nice meal or a few drinks.

  • animals
  • culture
  • drinking
  • traveling
  • drums
  • camping

Music, Movies, and Books

I play drums so I enjoy a varied range of music. but all the usual blues,rock and jazz is my main interest in music
when I read I mainly enjoy autobiographies from interesting people

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

a couple of years ago i done a trip up the centre of australia to see uluru,kings canyon etc and up to darwin then across to brisbane. i enjoy travelling around australia

Teach, Learn, Share

i love to learn about different people and their lifestyles/cultures and hopefully teach them a bit about our aussie culture and hospitality

What I Can Share with Hosts

i can offer a comfy double bed in your own room if its available or if you are stuck a camp matress on the floor. my place isnt for party animals but more of a place for a chilled out quiet drink. i try to make it a friendly relaxed atmosphere where you get comfortable just like you would at your own place. if i have the time i can offer weekend trips away or just a social night out exploring melbourne. if you are the type to get out and do your own thing im happy just to give some helpful information

Countries I’ve Visited

Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia

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