I’m Chris, from Sydney Australia. I have taken a gap year to travel since November 2024, which has been the most incredible experience of my life.

I spent 7 months travelling through South Asia and the Middle East before moving to Germany to learn German for a few months.

Couchsurfing has been an incredible way to learn more deeply about a city and its people, which is why I love it compared to staying in hotels/hostels.

I love economics, history, politics, as well as music (house/techno, indie) and sport (football, cricket, Aussie rules).
I have plenty of stories to trade with you from places like India, Afghanistan, Iran. Would love to hear yours too!

I’ve also been writing a blog about the unique economic/social situations of the places Ive been. You can read here if you’re interested: chrisistravelling.substack.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am keen to have new experiences, meet interesting people, and see the world through different perspectives.

Interests

• writing
• running
• sports
• cricket
• economics
• history
• friends
• beach
• football (soccer)

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to and like to watch live indie and electronic music. I read a lot of non-fiction books especially about history, the world, economics and other topics

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Taken the leap to quit my job to travel the world and write about the unique economics of the places I go. Its always been a dream of mine.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Great conversation about life, experiences, and the world

Countries I’ve Visited

Afghanistan, Albania, Argentina, Australia, Cambodia, China, England, Fiji, France, Germany, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Pakistan, Scotland, Singapore, Sri Lanka, United States, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Germany, United Kingdom