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Overview

  • 15 references 9 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French, Khmer
  • 37, Male
  • Member since 2011
  • Freelance Web Developer
  • PhD and Masters in civil engineering
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To see as much of the world as possible

ABOUT ME

I love travelling. Aim to see as much of the world as I can then choose where to settle. Been across the atlantic 8 times now, Argentina, Canada, Florida, Central USA and North East USA. Seen a lot of western Europe, alps, canaries, Balearics. Been to the UAE which was quality and of course travelled around the UK alot. Spent 8 months travelling around Asia and Australasia. Stayed in South East Asia ever since.

I travelled Philippines for around 6 months between 2012-2018.

I currently live in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and travel from there.

My background is in acrobatics, gymnastics, diving etc so I'm always keen for a thrill. I love adventurous stuff, climbing, hiking, free swimming, camping, exploring. Always challenging myself and looking for more fun stuff to do. Adventures = good stories! I'm much more likely to be found diving off a waterfall than looking round a city.

PHILOSOPHY

Not all men are born equal.
Do not let anyone tell you, you can not achieve something.
You can always be slimmer.
Your current situation doesn't reflect your potential.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Surf and host

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I stayed with 3 different hosts in Tokyo (OCT2011) and a lovely girl in Singapore (FEB2012). I stayed with a host in Manila who ended up becoming a good friend. During my stay in the Philippines we met up another 3 times. I plan to host her in Cambodia. I have had a great experience with all my couch surfing.

I travel to places for the fun of it and love to get involved with the local people and culture. I'm not a typical tourist and always want a different experience.

The best thing about couch surfing somewhere is having the local knowledge to guide you to do things you wouldn't normally do. I don't surf to get a free room somewhere, I'm more interested in meeting people and getting involved with what the host is doing.

Outside the couch surfing web site I have stayed with people and families I randomly met in Indonesia and Malaysia. These have been some of the best experiences of my life.

Interests

Fitness, Sports, Computers, Adventures, Travelling, Films, Food

  • culture
  • dining
  • fitness
  • movies
  • traveling
  • socializing
  • hiking
  • backpacking
  • camping
  • surfing
  • scuba diving
  • sports
  • rock climbing
  • gymnastics
  • swimming
  • tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

Troy
Cruel Intentions
Ali G In Da House
Matrix
Avatar
American Psycho
Inception

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I did the most amazing backpacking trip around Australasia and SE Asia. I have had so many amazing experiences it wouldn't be possible to pick out 1 amazing thing. I could however tell stories about my adventures all day.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to teach people everything I know if they are willing to learn.

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