I am a energetic, proud father of two young boys. I was born in Australia but spent some time growing up in Oss, Netherlands and Galway, Ireland. I have a proud Russian/Ukrainian background and love travelling. I enjoy thrill seeking adventures and exploring and I am keen to find out more about my ethnic background and the potential Moldovan side of my family.

I have worked in a number of fields of Chemistry, from National Operations Manager to Technical Manager to Director of my own company. I have a passion for running, and have competed at a national level and have raced Mo Farah over 5km, although injuries curtailed any chance of racing on the international circuit.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to connect with other people and learn about their cultures. I would one day love to travel through all of Eastern Europe and connect with locals, learning about Soviet times.

Interests

• running
• australian football
• travelling
• ice hockey

Music, Movies, and Books

Love any horror movie, whether it be for thrills or a laugh.

Heavy Metal - Metallica, Bullet for My Valentine,
Symphonic Metal - Nightwish, Delain, Within Temptation, Ignea, Xandria
Opera & Classical Music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In 2006, I raced Mo Farah over 5,000 metres in the lead up to the Commonwealth Games. Also in the race were a number of Australian Olympians and Commonwealth Games athletes. Craig Mottram (12:50 runner) was supposed to race as well.

I have also bungee'd off Auckland Bridge in New Zealand, Sky Dived and plenty of canyoning, white water rafting and sledging.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to learn Russian so I could speak fluently. I can read Cyrillic and slowly expanding my vocabulary. I have taught English, Chemistry and maths and would love to share my travel experiences.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share life in Australia and my travel experiences to numerous places around the world. I love to tell a tale and put a smile on someone's face.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Denmark, England, Fiji, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Malaysia, Moldova, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Qatar, Russian Federation, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Ireland, Netherlands