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  • 37, Male
  • Member since 2013
  • drifting between jobs i love - ive been working as a surf...
  • i studied environmental management and worked in the fiel...
  • From Yamba, northern NSW
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Live in the moment and love every moment. Get outside, explore the world it's environments, people and cultures.

ABOUT ME

I'm currently travelling through America over a period of about 4months in my colourful van that I brought in LA. My plans are vague and generally made on the fly though I've been focusing on surfing, snowboarding and hiking.

I've really enjoyed America so far and it continues to amaze me. I've found the people amazing, it's environments rugged and I think I might find it hard to leave.

I surf, mountain bike, snowboard and enjoy most outdoor activities. I try to practice yoga frequently and I'm always keen to practice with new people/studios. I enjoy food, especially healthy eating and try to maintain a healthy lifestyle...though I'm a sucker for a few beers!

I studied environmental management and after working for four years decided it was time to hit the road. So I've been on the road since April 2014 doing a few months work in Indonesia before heading to America.

PHILOSOPHY

Live positivly, proactively and as conservatively as possible in this amazing world that we're lucky enough to call home!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

At the moment I don't have a base so I'm solely looking to surf your couch, though I enjoy meeting new people so will definitely look to return the favor as a host when I settle down.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I'm pretty new to surfing random couches though I'm looking forward to the experience

Interests

Random adventures and getting lost in unknown places. When travelling I like to see where the locals hangout and get outside the tourist trap.

  • dining
  • beer
  • yoga
  • pub crawls
  • flying
  • traveling
  • outdoor activities
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • surfing
  • snowboarding
  • rock climbing
  • beaches
  • mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I love reading, my favorite authors to date would be Bryce Courtney and Ken Follet though I'm a sucker for a good action novel.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travelling through rural Indonesia is always amazing...a few of my favourite Indonesian memories including:
-spending 15 nights on a remote island surfing awesome waves and feasting on coconuts
-climbing ana krakatou a month after a major eruption

Teach, Learn, Share

I love spending my time outdoors no matter the activity. I'd love to learn of your local area by exploring it's hills, pubs, beaches, cafes.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'd love to teach you to surf if weather permits. I have a big board in the car good for beginners.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Fiji, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Samoa

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand

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