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Overview

  • Raft Guide, Canoe Tripper, World Traveler
  • Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism with Ho...
  • From Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Mission Objective: Travel the world, Experience Cultures, meet new and interesting people, never grow up!

ABOUT ME

I am a very outgoing guy who loves meeting new people. What better way to do it than couch surfing? When i travel i look for the "hidden jems" that only locals would know about and not the major tourist attractions. SO if you have any, let me know... i want to see them. I am bilingual and can speak both french and english. I think my friends would tell me that im kind, social, fun, and always looking for my next adventure. I am keen on any type of climbing (Rock, Ice, you name it... i like it) and love physical activity.

PHILOSOPHY

I try to live every day as if its my last. I know its a little cheesy to say this but i take it to heart. Everyday there is a new adventure out there and its my personal mission to find these adventures and take full advantage of them. What better way to do this than through couch surfing. Seeing a place through the eyes of locals is my favorite way to travel.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have been a host a few times. Have used couch surfing nationally in Canada. Its time to take it Internationally, and enjoy moments with other cultures, other people, and in other parts of the world!

Interests

My goal is to spend as much time outside as possible. I like doing anything from camping, surfing, rock and ice climbing, hiking, biking, and LOVE Ultimate Frisbee. Adventures are my thing and i look for one everyday. I recently got into slack lining, and find it to be truly amazing!! Cooking is also another passion of mine. Im the kind of person who doesn't cook with any recipes. I get ingredients and start creating. Most of the time it works out phenomenally... most of the time :P

  • cooking
  • recipes
  • traveling
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • canoeing
  • camping
  • surfing
  • rock climbing
  • mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I absolutely love music! any kind of music. any time. I am not a musician myself, and this is why i revere musicians and music so much!
Not a big movie watcher, but i am always up for watching a good old movie.
Paddle to the Amazon is a great story about a fellow called Don Starkell who paddled from Canada to The Amazon. Experiences with poachers, wild "beasts" and other dangers are a few themes in this book

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I recently went on an Ice Climbing trip to an area where they have the Tallest climbs in Ontario, Canada. This was a beautiful place with huge White Pines, wandering streams, roling hills, and not to mention the view from 200 meters up!
Another moment would be my introduction to Canoe tripping when i was 16. This was a truly magical experience and a moment that changed who i was and what i wanted to do with my life. a three week flat and white water trip in a beautiful Pristine Northern Ontario area. Just perfect!
Lastly spending time Rafting on the Ottawa River and a little in Jasper and out in western Canada has always been an amazing time! an exhilaration from start to end every time i do it!

Teach, Learn, Share

I love Frisbee!! It is my mission to spread the love of frisbee throughout the world. Throwing a frisbee with a friend, or playing a game of ultimate is a great and therapeutic experience. I think everyone should know how to throw a frisbee, and this is what i would share.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada

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