CURRENT MISSION

I want to enjoy new experiences and living life to the fullest

ABOUT ME

More of an intuitive type and often take a punt rather than deliberate over something. I like meeting open minded types better if they do not have fixed opinions about almost anything. Makes life less complicated.

PHILOSOPHY

Try not to despair about negative things happening in the world or around me. Having a beautiful mind is something to aspire to.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Meet visitors who need someone to meet for a drink or meal if they are here only for a short time. Also join get-togethers with a few people for lighthearted time.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Hosted previously people from different countries.

Interests

Visited small scale places of interest such as Bali, Taormina, Malta etc. They are more manageable than big frantic cities. Enjoy documentaries especially about outer space and historical accounts. Architecture and design are further passions.

• architecture
• design
• documentaries
• massage

Music, Movies, and Books

Like reading book reviews, art house cinema, some opera, influential biographies, fusion music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Put myself through college despite financial difficulties. It's the best thing l ever did, apart from giving up cigarettes, and so higher education has opened up more possibilities for me that l could never have realized had l not been brave enough to take on the challenge and not given up.

Teach, Learn, Share

Like sharing my life's experiences including about Australian modern lifestyle and the little that I know about our First Nations people. Most visitors are possibly not familiar with indigenous Australians and therefore I like to make visitors more aware of the Australian Aboriginal history and how they have struggled to retain their culture and dignity despite having almost lost their identity from the process of Australia's colonization since 1788.

Also LGBT friendly house.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have a medium house in peaceful area just 35 minutes from the regional city of Bendigo in central Victoria. People who wish to visit or stay will enjoy this part of Australia. It attracts tourists especially during fruit picking season. I can offer short term accommodation after consulting with each other to find something that is mutually agreeable. Those who like gardening will have the opportunity to spend time in my garden if that is of interest. There is good transportation to Melbourne with comfortable clean trains running on an hourly basis on weekends and more frequently during the week. So guests can have best of both worlds being country and city.

I like people from all walks of life notably open progressive thinking, caring for the environment and appreciative of local history. Those wishing to tour Victoria or beyond can use my place as a base coming back and forth if they wish. I'm reasonably flexible about this providing we strike good communication and the guest is reasonably tidy and considerate. Hoping to meet people from all over the world. There are many places I have yet to visit so have a lot to learn and experience from people from these countries.

I prefer non smokers and social drinkers but smokers can use outside space without any issues. I have two bathrooms so guest will have their own bedroom and bathroom but share kitchen and living room which are comfortable and reasonably spacious. There is an open market close to me every Saturday morning to purchase namely fruit and vegetables with supermarkets downtown nearby. There are several pubs, cafes and a cinema plus local gyms and swimming pools for people who like to keep fit.
Nature lovers will enjoy seeing Australian birds, kangaroos, echidnas etc in my general area. The moon looks amazing rising from the hill behind my house. There are pleasant drives to other small towns with different and varied scenery.
Looking forward to meeting new people. I am also a trained masseur if that is of interest.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bahrain, Kuwait, Malaysia, Malta, Qatar, United Arab Emirates