Howdy, hola, bonjour, hallo, Konichiwa.

[2019 update: I've been living in Nepal and India for the past year where I've been writing my first travel novel, I'm about to head back to NZ to work, visiting Japan on the way]

The name's Anthony (nickname: T). I'm easy going, curious and excitable. I love wide-ranging conversations, love to connect with people, have fun, laugh, get deep, talk about life and philosophies, share dreams and aspirations.

Originally from near Manchester, England, I left there on a Gap Year... in 2011. I've travelled, worked and lived around the world since then.

Perché sono iscritto su Couchsurfing

I started off as a host in New Zealand (living in a housetruck; check photos) and would love to continue to meet amazing people who share the travel spirit.

Interessi

I like and am interested in a lot of things (too many) and I'm still very much a big kid. I obviously love travel, that goes without saying. I also like being daft & silly, but also down at any moment for more stimulating conversations -- I love the sciences (psychology, astronomy, physics, evolution) and the wide spectrum of philosophy and spirituality. I try not to hold my beliefs rigidly and enjoy those who both agree or disagree with my views, I'd like to meet others that are the same, or aspire to be the same. Life's just a ride, let's try enjoy it.

• writing
• books
• italian food
• mexican food
• meditation
• movies
• reading
• drawing
• basketball
• philosophy
• psychology
• science
• solo travel
• adventure travel
• travel
• food
• creativity
• self improvement
• mindfulness
• stand up comedy
• meeting new people
• self-development
• standup comedy
• vipassana
• stand up
• thai food
• improv comedy
• creative writing
• evolutionary psychology
• evolutionary biology

Musica, film e libri

Movies: Lots. Of all kinds. Far too many. But my all time favs are often sci-fi, comedy, and absurd stuff. Some that kind to mind right now: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Matrix, Arrival, new Mad Max, Interstellar (for that IMAX experience), Swiss Army Man, Ace Ventura 2, Anchorman, The Revenant, Inglorious Bastards, 8 1/2.

Authors: Bukowski, Albert Camus, Hunter S Thompson, Bill Bryson, Vonnegut, Herman Hesse, Jack Kerouac, Carl Jung, Carl Sagan, Sam Harris.

Music: Almost everything depending on the mood. Currently listening to Tame Impala, Whitney, and some old Blues stuff.

Una cosa incredibile che ho fatto

*A skydive where I saw a full circular 360 degree double rainbow (The video went viral with 10million+ people seeing it, was famous for a week)
*10 day silent meditation retreat (Vipassana).
*Three bungy jumps (including the third biggest in the world).
*Performed stand-up comedy and improv theatre

Insegna, impara, condividi

I'm always learning lots of things (always have about 20 tabs open and several books on the go) I love to share and try to teach others (best way for me to learn myself).

At the moment I'm especially interested in sharing creative ideas and processes, to learn from each other, be inspired, and maybe even collaborate on something.

Cosa posso offrire ai padroni di casa

Travel stories, laughs, warm loving vibes (mannnnnn), conversations on all sorts from travel to science to philosophy to creativity.

I'm pretty decent with technology and often find myself helping others with phones and computers.

Paesi che ho visitato

Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Cook Islands, Denmark, England, Fiji, Finland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Viet Nam

Paesi in cui ho vissuto

Australia, England, India, Nepal, New Zealand, Thailand