Hi, I'm Ady, I live with my housemate George.

I am a musician/audio engineer, I have lived in many parts of Australia and
can provide visitors first hand information about things to do and see here while on their travels.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My housemate George has couchsurfed across Europe, and found it a great way to meet people, and experience their culture (I also enjoy this experience when backpacking).

Interests

Travel, Music composition (Guitar/Bass/Percussion), Audio Technology, Rock Climbing, Long Drives, National Parks, International Policy, Volunteering with the disabled local community/mental health advocacy, cooking, donating to the Garvan Medical Research Group, & Philosophy.

• culture
• literature
• dining
• cooking
• technology
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• guitar
• backpacking
• rock climbing
• communications
• teaching
• engineering
• history
• volunteering
• parks

Music, Movies, and Books

The internet is too small for me to say what I would about music, but I'll list a few that I often listen to: Parkway Drive, Killswitch Engage, A Day To Remember, Blink182, Rise Against, Sum41, Everclear, Louis Armstrong, BB King, Skrillex, Scottish & Irish Folk music, local live music, I don't listen to my own music much, but mainly play classical & flamenco guitar for enjoyment.

I mostly enjoy Non-Fiction reading, but when a story is desired I love the work of Douglas Adams, Clive Cusler, Frederick Forsyth, Robert Ludlum and certainly not L Ron Hubbard.

Movie wise, I like the ones I have to watch several times to understand or sometimes dark humor/satirical comedy, Also partial to Sci-Fi/action films if they aren't too cheesy. Love world movies (Cantonese/Japanese mainly) and pretty much anything with time travel/floating timeline.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Survived Y2K or perhaps saving several hundred Canadian/UK/Australian/Afghan soldiers & journalists from IEDs & ambushes in the middle east.
Actually scratch that, I... can tie my own shoe laces!

Teach, Learn, Share

My father was a Primary School Teacher, and my sister is a High School English Literature & History teacher. I was over educated as a kid, and now constantly have peaceful debates/discussions with many friends & family. I don't tolerate racism gender bias or complete ignorance/mass media propaganda. I'm very accepting of people in general and often surprised what I can learn from others.
Especially like exchanging musical ideas & overall philosophies.
I can also teach travelers about pretty much everything about Australia if they wish to be prepared for travel to other parts of the country (Exc Tasmania/WA).

What I Can Share with Hosts

A peaceful place to stay if I am the host/a stable quiet guest who will respect your privacy and ensure no mess is made. Food & entertainment.

Countries I’ve Visited

Malaysia, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia