I haven’t been using Couchsurfing much this year but am able to host at the moment - June 2025.

Hey! I’m Josh. I grew up in the Byron Bay Area but have spent much of the last decade living abroad and am now based in Bondi. I previously worked as a journalist and photographer and now work for an NGO. Throughout my travels, I had the pleasure of staying with so many wonderful humans and now that I'm settled in Bondi I look forward to paying it forward and offering my space to other travelers passing through. You must enjoy the company of dogs as I have a five year old border collie named Poppy, who is very loving and will force you to give her lots of cuddles.

Please feel free to reach out via Instagram as well, as I'm more likely to see that message sooner than any message on here - joshuamcd_

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I used Couchsurfing for a few years while I lived abroad. Now that I'm settled in Bondi, I want to pay it forward by offering my space to other travelers.

Interests

I will literally show interest in anything. However, my key interests would include politics, especially foreign affairs, history, social issues, environmental issues, literacy and anything to do with the outdoors, such as hiking, camping, snorkeling, surfing etc.

• cooking
• reading
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• science
• nature
• cocktail bars

Music, Movies, and Books

I have an extensive record collection, mostly 80s folk/rock and jazz and blues. Love modern folk music too. Good Will Hunting and Almost Famous and among my favourite films . And I have too many favourite books to list, which also means I have a decent library you can pinch books from.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I couldn't possibly pick one thing.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, England, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Mexico, Mongolia, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Serbia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Kenya, Mongolia, Nicaragua, Sweden, United Kingdom