I'm easy going and always looking for new experiences and ways to push the boundaries of my comfort zone. I love hiking, scuba diving, gardening, reading, exploring new places, and talking with people about new places to explore.

I previously worked for a conservation corp for 3 years where I got to travel around the southwestern United States for work and do all kinds of manual labour projects in the national parks and public lands. I fell in love with everything outdoors and life on the go. Since then I've continued traveling and lived and worked in New Zealand for year. Now I'm off to southeast Asia for a couple months!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love traveling and have been on the go in one way or another for almost 5 years now, but I'm brand new to couch surfing. I like meeting locals in the places I travel to and getting exposed to different cultures and perspectives. I really appreciate meeting other travelers, as they seem to share a similar outlook on what life is all about.

Interests

• hiking
• camping
• scuba diving

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - most anything, recommendations welcome

Movies - I'm a fan of everything the Coen brothers do, most things Wes Anderson has done. And bad horror movies.

Books - I'll read just about anything but a few of my favorite authors are Dennis Lehane, Christopher Moore, Tom Robbins, Chuck Palahniuk, John Grisham, Stephen King and Kurt Vonnegut

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Night diving in Australia with reef sharks
Snorkeling with manta rays and nurse sharks in Belize
White water rafting in the Grand Canyon
Skydiving in New Zealand
Camping and working in national parks all over Arizona and California
Used to work as a chainsaw trainer and have taught over 50 people how to safely use chainsaws

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm more used to the WWOOFing style of being hosted so I'm more than happy to help out with some chores :)

Always up for a beer and a chat

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, France, Guatemala, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Spain, Switzerland, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United States