CURRENT MISSION

Step out of my comfort zone.

ABOUT ME

I studied history and science but ended up working in the IT industry. I spent 6 years in Silicon Valley and moved back home to Melbourne, but got the Wanderlust again and went to live in Shanghai for a short while.

I'm 35 years old, single, and work for myself, so I can often carve out a little time to show a visitor around.

Update: 5 years later, I'm married and have since spent 4 years working in professional politics. I'm now moving on and have started a scientific PhD.

PHILOSOPHY

I'm not into the money thing. I make a good living so it is enough for me to try and make a difference in the community, and to get to know our world a little better through travel and cultural exchange.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I just want to offer my hospitality and expand my circle of friends around the world.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Hosted a few visitors in Melbourne so far. Never surfed myself, so I have some karma in the bank.

Interests

I have many passions - I divide what spare time I have between language learning, political activism and work for a geeky non-profit.

• politics
• traveling
• history
• science

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went to a 3-day wedding in India. The ceremony was at midnight, as the astrologer said this was the most auspicious time.

Teach, Learn, Share

How to speak Esperanto.
How to make soup.
How to hold a Japanese sword.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, France, India, Japan, Netherlands, North Korea, Panama, South Korea, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, China, Germany, United States

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