I've worked mainly as a builder / construction manager for almost the last decade whilst having various stints as an English teacher abroad. I have been living in Melbourne the last year after spending several years living and working in various places.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've had truly great experiences on couchsurfing. Not only have I created lasting friendships, I've been able to truly immerse myself in the host's home city or place, an experience rarely afforded via other travel methods. On the flip side, I greatly enjoy hosting others. When in my hometown there is that ever great tendency to interact with a similar group of people. Couchsurfing counteracts this social inertia with its injection of fresh and exciting faces. I thoroughly enjoy interacting with others, especially those from vastly opposing backgrounds. I love the personal growth that can be gained through the mere interaction with another person, whose viewpoints and perspectives can challenge and positively enhance my own.

Interests

photography, live music, people watching, pursing random adventures, cooking (hopeless though like to try), beer, chocolate with macadamia nuts (rittersport) dammnn, bombay gin, running, passion friut, pomegranate, beer, pinot gris, prosciutto, prosecco, cheese, Rolling Stones, swimming, tuna pasta, observing one's idiosyncrancies, dancing, woodwork, sutbly observing a first date (esp first tinder date), rooftop gardens, cast iron, pamela, beer, swimming, self depreciation, fishing, beaches, hiking, saunas, tree climbing, toblerone, Stone & Wood, Manny Pacquo, pomelo, Collingwood fc, plants, Pho, extrapolating, Sailor Jerry, watering holes, camping, hammocks, jars, smoking (currently 82 days quit and counting :) ), Sparkling Water, American History, Danish Chairs, FIFA, couches, penny farthings (hahah), parks, dogs (Jack Russels, Alaskian Malamutes, Rotweilers), ice cream, knick knacks, monkeys, gardening, literature, coffee, lakes, cinema studies, hot springs, Japanese Baths, bbq, skiing, anthropology, Middle Eastern politics, bouldering

• dogs
• literature
• architecture
• design
• mardi gras
• dancing
• cooking
• chocolate
• cheese
• beer
• coffee
• bbq
• running
• gardening
• politics
• movies
• traveling
• bouldering
• woodworking
• music
• live music
• hiking
• camping
• skiing
• rock climbing
• swimming
• world cup
• anthropology
• history
• solo travel
• beaches
• parks
• lakes

Music, Movies, and Books

Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Talking Heads, Bob Dylan, Jeff Buckley, Fleet Foxes, The Kills, Bobby Womack, Gil-Scott Heron, Florence and the Machine, The Antlers, Alt J, The Everly Brothers, Kasabian, James Blake, Jurassic 5, Public Enemy, Rodriguez, Hunters and Collectors, Sam Cooke, Paolo Nutine, The Box Tops

'In Bruge', 'The Guard', 'There Will Be Blood', 'No Country For Old Men', 'In The Name Of The Father', 'Mystic River', 'Catch Me if you Can', 'Animal Kingdom', 'Two Hands', 'Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels', 'Do the Right Thing', 'He Got Game', 'Raging Bull', 'Scent of a Woman', 'Fargo', 'Inside Llewyn Davis', 'Inglorious Bastards' 'The Pianist' 'Apocalypse Now' 'The Dar jeering Limited' 'City of God' 'Walk the Line' 'The Biggest Splash'

'Everything is Illuminated' by John Safe an Foer, 'Last Exit to Brooklyn' by Hubert Selby, 'The Jungle' by Upton Sinclair, 'Junky' by William S. Burroughs, 'The Quiet American' by Graham Greene, 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being' by Milan Kundera

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Perhaps my most memorable thing I did was volunteering on an olive grove in rural Andalusia, where I was assisting in the construction of eco-buildings, using materials all sourced from the land.

Living in Bsharri, a small devoutly Christian town, deep in the mountains of Lebanon. Looking down into the Kadisha Valley still ranks as the most stunning, gorgeous and awe inspiring view of my life.

Witnessing sunset in the Wadi Rum desert (translates to 'Valley of the Moon'). Almost unearthly in its landscape, this desert location is unbelievably remarkable in its beauty. The variety of the yellows and reds of the undulating sand dunes, together with the sharp and dark granite mountains is truly breathtaking.

Teach, Learn, Share

Building a home, Construction Management, Teachithng English

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my home - mi casa es tu casa. While I may be burdened by work during the days, I will strive to ensure my guests are comfortable and completely equipped with a knowledge base that allows them to see the best of my home city.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Netherlands, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Germany, Ireland, Lebanon, Poland, Spain