Soy Jeff - I'm a 30yo from Perth, Western Australia. For the past five years, Colombia has been my home.

I have a home in Laureles, Medellin, with my partner. I'm willing to host people for a few nights at a time.

I love to explore and travel is one way to encourage adventure in my life. I studied journalism for my university degree, so I love to hear stories and different perspectives.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Locals will always offer the most authentic introduction to a place. In my travels I have been to many destinations one would call touristic. Unfortunately the over-saturation of tourism can misrepresent the true nature of a location. Through Couchsurfing, I would like to meet hosts and guests who can offer insight into where they live.

Interests

I am interested in culture of any kind. Whether that be history, art, language, fashion, food, architecture - I really enjoy the intricacies of all. This is also a major reason as to why I travel.

• arts
• culture
• architecture
• fashion
• dining
• cooking
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• scuba diving
• history
• journalism
• tourism
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Daft Punk, Underworld, Brand New, Sufjan Stevens, Caribou, Swans, Run the Jewels, Massive Attack, The Prodigy, Nine Inch Nails, Floating Points, Tame Impala, The Stone Roses, OutKast, The Presets, The Field.

Movies: The Truman Show, The Matrix, The Prestige, The Hunt, Requiem for a Dream, Animal Kingdom.

Books: Lolita, The Railway Man, The Catcher in the Rye, We Need To Talk About Kevin, Cat's Cradle, Slaughterhouse Five, The Picture of Dorian Gray.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I recently learned to scuba dive in Thailand. The array of marine life - and not to mention breathing underwater - was, dare I say it, breathtaking.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a native English speaker who is attempting to learn Spanish. One of my next endeavors is to live in South America for a year, working in charity.
I am open to assisting with any English language queries.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am more than happy to help with chores around the home. I can cook a decent chicken pesto if you are interested to try!
I'm open to share my experiences from home and offer some understanding on what the Aussie lifestyle is like.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Laos, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Colombia, England, New Zealand