I'm a straightforward, normal, curious, gay, open minded man trying to be nice to others and live the life as best as I can.
I have one flaw you should know about: I have a tendency to think the best about people until they prove otherwise .. but am not naive though.
Previously worked many yrs in the oil and gas industry and a few yrs in renewables (installing windmills offshore). Retired spring 2025 and now I can travel more :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am not different than others in here: I'm couchsurfing and travelling because I want to see and learn more about our globe and its inhabitants, to share / experience / learn about the different cultures along the way either by hosting or by being a guest, to be exposed to your culture, learn more about your lives, and not at least learn and see how locals live :)
Relatively new to the cs, but am fascinated about this way to travel and explore.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Ride the last section of the Trans-Siberian Railway, from Vladivostok to Nakhodka, Russia (2006)
- Celebrating New Years Eve at Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro (2009)
- Whale safari in a sea kayak in Newfoundland, Canada (2013)
- White shark diving (me in a cage) in South Africa (2017)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversations, friendly smile, a welcoming home, and a good bed to sleep in.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Cuba, Denmark, England, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Russian Federation, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Canada, Norway, Russian Federation, United States