Hi, Couchsurf. I'm Zak, 25 and from Australia. Typical easy going Aussie, love sport, gym/fitness and having a drink with friends/new people.

I have quit my job to do what I have always wanted which is to travel the world, write and then settle down in new places along the way to work, make new friends and expand my horizons.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

While I do enjoy hostels for the social side of it I am also someone who enjoys the serenity of less numbers for the fact that it is so much more peaceful but it also allows you to bond and have deeper conversations. The locals/expats know all the secrets of each city/town such as the best eats, bars and sights which is what I want to learn. It's a more intimate and cultural experience to see and do what the locals do in every day to day life. Life is all about connecting with other humans and forming bonds/friendships that can last a lifetime

Interests

The one thing not many people know about me is I love screen writing and will be using my time whilst travelling to continue learning about it and then writing my own scripts. My life time goal is to write my own 'master piece(s)' and hopefully get one made into a movie. Big dream but what's the point in living if you don't dream big? Would love to cross paths with people who have similar goals

• beer
• fitness
• meditation
• reading
• cricket
• football
• learning languages
• nba
• gym
• afl
• creative writing
• movies and series
• bars and clubs

Music, Movies, and Books

Incoming cliché.. I do actually like everything depending on my mood. Foo Fighters, Queen, Muse, the Killers, Offspring, Lynyrd Skynyrd, singing old school Blink 182. I also love SHM, Alesso, Tiesto and Armin.

Like to read autobiographies of people I like and look up to and a variety of other books. Arnie's was a great look into the life of an incredible man. The Alchemist was a great book I have read too with a lot of life lessons to take away from it.

Massive fan of movie/tv series like just about everyone. Some of my favourite movies are Inception, Dark Knight, Dark Knight Rises, the Prestige, Shawshank, Fury, the good the bad and the ugly and all things Marvel. Show wise I of course love Game of Thrones but who doesn't?

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'm only starting out with my travel but I really don't like heights and decided while in Vegas with a mate to do all three roller coasters on top of the Stratosphere. One literally spun you over the edge a couple hundred meters in the air. Afterwards I rode the adrenaline rush all night and it ended up being one of the best nights of my life but that's a story for another time slot

Teach, Learn, Share

Have been meditating for 18 months and it has had an incredible impact on my life and mental well being so I would love to continue to learn more and converse other meditators

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a very organised/clean person so I will be helping with the dishes, cooking and house work if you are ok with that. I always have to help otherwise I feel disrespectful and ungrateful. I love listening to other people's stories and learning about them and their culture. I can buy the drinks and we can talk about life and get to know each other. Once I settle down somewhere overseas I will like to return the favour by having surfers stay with me and showing them around

Countries I’ve Visited

Indonesia, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia