My name is Ben and I’m a writer from Sydney!

I’m an easy-going guy who likes meeting people and learning about the world!

I really like the whole concept of Couchsurfing - I think it provides a fantastic opportunity to explore a place and take advantage of some local knowledge to discover some things that you might’ve missed otherwise. And meeting new peeps is always a lot of fun, as well.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m taking some time off to travel and work in Germany this year, starting with an Intensive Language course in Berlin in September.

I’ve been working pretty flat out for the last couple of years and I think the time is right for me to see a bit more of the world.

Interests

I like reading, running, swimming, riding my bike and watching (and occasionally performing) stand up comedy.

• marathon
• running
• reading
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

My favourite band is Queens of the Stone Age, my favourite movie is Trainspotting and my favourite book is A Confederacy of Dunces or anything by Michael Ondaatje.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I ran a marathon this one time and I do stand-up which some people find amazing (others find very concerning).

Teach, Learn, Share

I can tell you about the wonders of Australian flora and fauna, kind of explain why we like Vegemite and entertain you with various stories of weird things happening due to me getting lost.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I’m pretty tidy, more than happy to help out around the house, and not worst cook in the world. Also by and large I think I’m pretty good company – I’m a good listener and people have called me funny in the past (I’m interpreting this as a compliment).

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia