I am an excitable person, outgoing and energetic. I am passionate about Social Justice, Indigenous politics in Canada and abroad, and Nerdy Stuff (video games, D&D, board games, etc.)

I'm actively a part of multiple groups and organizations in Vancouver. Outside of my full time job I volunteer at 2-3 organizations, I attend political events and Union rallies, and I like to go for craft beer and good food too!

I cycle to work everyday, play in an Adult Dodgeball League, and love all kinds of phyiscal sports and activites. I have learned Swing Dancing for 4 years (I am a little rusty right now), but am also learning and performing Traditional Métis Jigging (ask what its like!)

That's a few things I'm into... :P

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have solo backpacked across Asia, Canada, Europe, and a few countries in Middle and South America. I realize that the most memorable and genuine experiences have been with those people that live where I am traveling. As I traveled my goal is to respect and sensitive to the culture and people where I travel. I hope that most of these experiences happened because people felt respected by me.

In the same way, I want to offer that to people who travel to Vancouver! I would love to share my knowledge and experience in Vancouver. Depending on your style that could include History, Indigenous Culture, Food & Beer, Cycling, Beaches, Hiking etc etc etc

I want to continue to meet travelers and new people abroad while I cozy up at home.
Hint read my profile before you request
Vancouver is expensive. I hope to relieve some of this pressure on travelers as they experience the city.

Interests

Learning new things from new people

• dancing
• politics
• nerdy stuff
• indigenous rights
• vintage clothing
• retro gaming

Music, Movies, and Books

Blade runner, Aliens, I Heart Huckabees, Moonrise Kingdom, Nightmare Before Christmas
The Lefthand of Darkness, One Hundred Year’s of Solitude, East of Eden, The Incal
Indie Electronic, Big Bop Jazz/Swing, Classic Rock, Vintage R&B, New stuff too 😆

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have a picture in front of Chichen Itza without anyone else in the photo...
One time I met Miss Colombia at the Bogota airport over a bowl of Ajiaco...
I once hit the 1000 points hole on a skeeball game...

Teach, Learn, Share

Act like a guest in new places and you're likely to be welcomed as family

I can teach you beginner Swing Dancing and Traditional Métis Jigging

We can share recipes and meals (I need some new recipes!)

We can practice Spanish! Podemos practicar espanol juntos!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I want to give you a REAL and TRUE experience of Vancouver and Canada.

I am not going to sugar coat anything or make you feel like a tourist. If we go to the Steam Clock; I'm going to tell you it was built in 1977. If you want to go to Stanley Park; I'll tell you that working class Hawaiian immigrants and Indigenous people were evicted. If you want to go to the Mountains; I'm going to tell you where the First Nations territory (Squamish, Musqueam, and Tseil-Waututh) starts and stops.

I want people to have a better understanding of Vancouver and Canada after they visit. Canada is an amazing country, but we have a long way to go.

HOWEVER, I still know some the best Craft Beer, Restaurants, Sushi, Coffee, Parks, Viewpoints, and Local Hangouts in the city... Don't think I'm boring just because I'm political. :P

I have access to a carshare. We can cost share on trips or hikes that would be super fun. Including hot springs, beautiful hikes, island hopping, or checking out local lakes.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cambodia, Canada, Thailand