Joe
I'm a casual teacher based in Melbourne. I love exploring new places and being outdoors. In the second half of this year ('24) I'm excited to be travelling with my brother on an extended 'globe-trotting' trip that will hopefully include many of the places I've been keen to visit for a while. Among my favourite and generic hobbies are reading, writing, and going to the movies. I love watching/playing different sports, as well - currently I have Ben's measure in table tennis and racquetball.

Ben
I'm a casual guy based in Torquay, Victoria. As a dutiful younger sibling I have tried to model all my interests and personality off my older brother Joe. One notable exception being that I am a keen windsurfer, whereas he thinks this pastime looks "kinda stupid". I can confirm that, at present, he has my measure in table tennis and racquetball, and it is something I am looking to rectify.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Both of us:
We're keen to make the most of the travel experience by meeting new people and getting handy recommendations along the way. We've heard good things about Couchsurfing and would be very grateful guests. Down the line, we might be able to reciprocate with accommodation in Victoria, Aus, too!

Interests

• animals
• writing
• running
• chess
• reading
• hiking
• windsurfing
• cinema
• nature
• afl
• most things

Music, Movies, and Books

Joe
Music: Bon Iver, Ben Howard
Movies: Into the Wild, Sound of Metal, Eternal Sunshine
Books: Everything is Illuminated, Slaughterhouse 5

Ben
Music: Icehouse, Nilufer Yanya
Movies: Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
Books: Shantaram, Question 7, Three Dollars

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ben
Taught English in Nepal
Rock-climbing in Thailand
I'll only tell you the rest if you let me stay at your house!

Joe
Taught English in suburban Melbourne
Ha Giang loop

Both
Everest Base Camp
Interviewed interesting people for a homespun climate podcast

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach
Juggling + dancing + scrambled eggs (Ben), kicking an Aus football (Joe)

Learn
Hometown culture, travel recommendations, intangibles

Share
Tales of adventure, a free e-book written by Joe (lol)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Enthusiasm, good conversation, broad outlook, inquisitiveness and maybe a signature dish or two. And (pending the interest of hosts, zero pressure) a cameo appearance in a creative project we're hoping to put together over the course of the trip.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Nepal, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Viet Nam