I'm pretty easy going. I spend a lot of time exercising in the outdoors. Gave up alcohol at the time I got my motorbike when I was 20. Seemed a sensible thing to do. Over the last few years I seem to always be studying something part-time, with my latest being French language and also gathering qualifications to move into the financial realm away from being surrounded by 4 computer screens all day.

For exercise I tend to head towards climbing gyms, inline skates, my bike or water sports. I also spend a couple of years learning to sail each weekend.

When I'm not doing all of the above I also write a column for the local newspaper. I think it puts a perspective on life when you try to explain how crazy the worlds really is at times to others.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think its a great way to meet people from all different places. I have hosted a number of people (from another site) and made some really good friends. In so many ways it seems better than being isolated in a hotel.

Interests

Climbing, cycling, skating, scuba, sailing, hiking, reading, writing, renovating houses... the list would go on all day if I let it. These are the main things though.

• writing
• coffee
• exercise
• gyms
• drinking
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• scuba diving
• sailing
• sports
• rock climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music... 80s (not too loud, do I sound old?)
books... Dan Brown, Timothy Ferris, Jason Tezar would be my favourite authors. Its light reading, and fun. I try to keep away from the heavy stuff after completing MBA.
Movies... anything except horror movies. I have a huge collection of Cartoons, comedies SciFi and actions movies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ran along a section of the Great Wall of China. You can't imagine how high the steps are and how cold it is!
really its so hard to do one...
Swam with giant turtles in Samoa, cycled down from the volcano in Bali, Bungy jumped in New Zealand and Thailand

What I Can Share with Hosts

Sharing coffee, drink or meal with you. Sharing travel adventures.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Brunei Darussalam, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Samoa, Scotland, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Samoa, Scotland