CURRENT MISSION

To explore the world - there is still so much to see

ABOUT ME

I'm a friendly, easy-going guy (like 99% of people involved with couchsurfing) who loves the excitement of travel. Over the last few years I've caught the travel bug in a big way and I've spent the majority of my time on the road. I love the thrill of the unknown whether it be travelling to a new place, throwing myself in the deep end with new experiences or simply meeting new people.

I generally try to travel on a cheapish budget when I travel and enjoy the challenges which come with this. I'm the type of person who would much rather jump on a local bus or hitchhike to a destination rather than getting a taxi or flying. This is purely for the adventure of the journey and for the opportunity to meet some interesting people along the way.

I enjoy sharing my own experiences and knowledge with other people but I especially love hearing from others and learning something new. One of the main reasons which I travel to new places is to meet new people and learn as much as I can about the different ways in which people live all over the globe. Anyone can teach you something new if you just give them a chance and listen to what they have to say.

Feel free to check out some of my travel pics on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benpstanton

PHILOSOPHY

"Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life"

"Be true to yourself, live the life which you want to live, always do the things which make you happy."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I began couchsurfing a few years ago after hearing so many good reviews from friends. I've had some amazing experiences with the people who I have met through couchsurfing and made some life long friends. The generosity and hospitality of people you meet on the road never ceases to amaze me.

I also love having guests come and stay with me when I'm home in Melbourne. Hanging out with travellers brings a certain energy to my day and allows me to view my city through the eyes of a tourist, and truly appreciate the location I'm lucky enough to live in.

Interests

I enjoy travelling, hitchhiking, snowboarding, scuba diving, hiking, photography, meeting new people and trying the local food, beers, and spirits at the places I visit.

• photography
• dining
• cooking
• beer
• flying
• traveling
• juggling
• hiking
• scuba diving
• snowboarding
• hitchhiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Too many things to enter into this section without just being a long list of book, movie and band names.

A quick summary - I enjoy reading and love spending time with a good book, most movie genres are fine by me, and I have a diverse taste in music particular centred towards indie, rock, alternative and chill genres.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru.
- Trekking the Annapurna region in Nepal
- Sleeping under the stars in the Sahara in Morocco
- Hitchhiking around Europe for 15 months
- Travelling to over 70 countries in the last few years since I quit my job

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you Aussie slang, how to juggle, and cook you up some Aussie food (think vegemite sandwiches, chicken parmas and if you're lucky maybe a shrimp on the barbie)

I'd love to learn whatever you can teach - your language, local customs, what ever crazy hobbies you may have. I'm happy to try anything at least once.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm an expert at cleaning dishes ;) If you're kind enough to welcome me into your home I'll do my best to ensure that you don't have to wash a single dish whilst I'm around.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vanuatu, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia

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