I just realized that I've been consistently travelling for 30 years now having crossed over 130 borders to over 64 countries, often visiting them more than once. Especially having made so many friends in so many countries. More than the geography I especially enjoy the company and stories of those travellers.
I'm fairly domesticated but do have the freedom to take off on month long adventures so luckily I still can wander.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have a new condo with an extra bed so i want to give back to those wanders and share the beauty of Calgary and of course a trip out to the Rocky Mountains if anyone is interested.
I think its time I share my space with people who are interested in travelling, as inexpensively as possible but also desire to meet other like minded people.
I think it would be cool to meet others wandering through Calgary and share our bountiful experiences!

Interests

I like hike in the city and occasionally out in the mountains. When possible I enjoy the occasional run or just a wander out into the urban metropolis. Its been a while since going skiing but I have been out on the odd snow shoeing jaunt. During the summer if I have the time I try and make it out to challenge myself on the occasional trail or just pop out for lunch in the shadow of a mountain.
I would say travel but that is a bit obvious from my above statement!!

• hiking
• snowshoeing
• volunteering
• solo travel
• adventure travel
• travel
• pubs
• mountain hiking
• cafe hopping

Music, Movies, and Books

Bill Bryson is one of my favourite authors as well as, Frederick Forsyth, Oscar Wilde, and Bryce Courtenay.
I love all movies of any kind with the exception of most animated movies. I know that makes me an odd one but I grew up watching movies from the beginning of the century.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Cape to Cairo.
as well....
The Trans-Mongolian train across Asia and Europe ending up in the west end of Ireland only to realize after that I effectively travelled across those continents on land!!

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to learn and share more than anything. If I think I can contribute I am more than happy to teach if i feel I have something to offer.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My space, my passion for travel, my passion to listen to others stories and as with all hosting events that inspires me to make the effort to go out and share the beauty of this city and the mountains.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Cambodia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Panama, Peru, Poland, Puerto Rico, Romania, Rwanda, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada, Czech Republic