CURRENT MISSION

To bring an end to extreme poverty through microfinance

ABOUT ME

I got fed up with my role in the corporate world so I quit my job and p*ssed off with a backpack, deciding to spend my life-savings travelling the world instead. So far I've travelled in 32 countries, and counting!...

I'm confident, happy and often slightly quirky. I can be mischievous, cheeky & fun when I want to be, and mature & professional when I need to be... A typical Aries, I'm passionate, idealistic, witty & spontaneous. Always honest, open & loyal. In my spare time I'm an Ambassador for an international microfinance organisation, aiming to bring an end to poverty in developing nations, and I completed a $60k fundraising trek in the Himalayas last September.

I love: tranquil sunsets, the smell of rain before it arrives, walking in a forest & listening to the birdsong, cooking up a big pot of curry for my friends, playing games with my niece & nephews, drawing & painting, making music, and most of all meeting people from all different backgrounds...

I'm travelling long-term, due to head home to Sydney in June 2011 (although not sure I'll be ready to go home then!). Haven't decided on my next move yet, I don't like to plan too far ahead. Maybe a WWOOF experience in South America... Visit my WV sponsored child in Guatemala?!...

I guess you could say I'm a more earthy type - I've lived longterm around a campfire in a rainforest and don't mind getting a bit dirty or mucking in to help carry a heavy load. Definitely no princess!

I'm interested in meeting like-minded people where-ever I go... Show me your city/town/farm! :)

Oh and it seems some people are using this site like it's adult matchmaker, so no more emails offering your services for ''fun/intimate times'' thanks!

PHILOSOPHY

I guess I'd call myself an Omnist...
(See http://omnism.com/om/home.htm)

We are all one tribe...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm not just looking for a free bed, but more interested in meeting people in the places I travel, to see those places through a local's eyes... I want more honest & authentic experiences than just being a sight-seeing tourist!

I moved out of my apartment when I left Sydney, so everything I own is in storage. However, after my travels come to an end & I eventually have to go home to the "real world", I will happily offer my couch again (or even a spare bed if I can still afford one!), once I actually have one to offer!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Have only surfed a few times so far, but always a very positive experience... Have attended a few CS events as well and have really enjoyed meeting like-minded people!

Interests

Um where do I start?!...
In particular, I'm an Ambassador for a microfinance organisation so I'm especially interested in meeting people with contacts in that field.
Camping, boating, cooking, gardening, arts, philosophy, astrology, photography, design & architecture, drawing, dinner parties, personal development, travel, anthropology, weekends away, outdoors (bushwalking, beach, snorkelling, etc)...

• arts
• architecture
• design
• photography
• cooking
• walking
• partying
• gardening
• boating
• traveling
• socializing
• painting
• drawing
• music
• outdoor activities
• backpacking
• camping
• rock climbing
• anthropology
• wwoof
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Wide interests, but love good old-fashioned comedy like Monty Python, Pink Panther, Mel Brooks... Just hate crappy Hollywood blockbusters with no plot and expensive effects. An old fave is Into the Wild...
Music: Jazz, Blues, Reggae, R&B, Soul, Latin, Funk, Classical, World, Old-School, New-School. Am a muso and can't live without it!! Hugely diverse taste but some faves include Lauryn Hill, India Arie, Sting, Parliament, Brand New Heavies, Stevie Wonder, Santana, Incognito.
Books: A lot of metaphysical and personal development books over the years - and yes, some of the big sellers, but also some more obscure ones...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbing a huge mountain in the Himalayas to raise funds for microfinance.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd like to learn Spanish one day...

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, Monaco, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia

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