Originally from the UK, currently living in NZ. Currently working in Auckland, but spent the first part of the year travelling around both islands by car, camping, surfing, hiking and kayaking, and have travelled with and met lots of amazing people on the way. I'm pretty easy going and very positive, and a quiet, tidy and respectful houseguest - I always clean up after myself. I'm also pretty creative - I write (stories, poems, articles and songs), and I used to be a chef, so love to cook.

I like creating things, solving problems, fixing things, getting my hands dirty and making a difference. I have a strong work ethic and believe if something is worth doing it is worth doing properly. Politically I lean more towards the liberal side of things, and while I'm not religious I would definitely count myself as spiritual and have a deep and long-running love affair with nature and the outdoors. Most of my time is spent camping, hiking, surfing, running, and I'm currently learning to kitesurf.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people, and couchsurfing is an amazing way to meet the best kind of people, almost always interesting,vibrant, well-travelled people that are kind enough to welcome a stranger into their home!

Interests

Surfing, design, cooking, travelling, hiking, running, cycling, kayaking, reading, good food and good beer.

• design
• diy
• dining
• cooking
• beer
• running
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• drawing
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

The Walking Dead, Moon, Breaking Bad, Lasagne, Pulp Fiction, ghostbusters (in fact anything with Bill Murray in is gold), Rock'n'roll, any kind of roast dinner, Graphic novels, Nina Simone, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Pad Thai, Comedy, Into The Wild, Wes Anderson, Vietnamese food, Hip Hop, Sherlock Holmes, Sci-fi films, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Blues, Red wine, Bob Marley, Anything else by Hunter S Thompson, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Blues Brothers, Bob Dylan, The Simpsons, Pizza, Lock Stock, The Beach Boys, Steak, Jurassic Park, Johnny Cash, The Wire, Creme Eggs, the list goes on...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked the Entire Annapurna circuit in Nepal. The original, full length version too, not the usual modern way with all of the shortcuts and jeep rides. It took an entire month and was one of the most challenging things I've ever completed.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Design and DIY skills, great company, interesting stories and good conversation. I also used to be a chef and love to cook, so if I stay with you then dinner is usually on me at least once!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Thailand, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United Kingdom