Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia and love travelling.
I have been through India, Nepal, South East Asia, Pacific Islands, Europe, Scandinavia, the Caribbean, all of the Americas and of course my own country :-)

I've trekked many paths and many mountains including Everest Base Camp, Annapurna, Ciudad Perdida, Machu Picchu, Arcatenango to name a few.

Muay Thai (Thai boxing), Salsa dancing and music, yoga and general fitness are all strong passions of mine, and I love sharing in those realms.

I like to learn languages, and currently a keen student of Spanish and Portuguese. I’ve spent time in many vocations teaching English - from Colombian public institutes to smaller Cambodian NGOs.

I've survived mountainous tumbles, Bangkok bar-fight rumbles yet still standing with a smile.

I'm jovial, energetic, conscious, clean cut, meticulously tidy and live with gratitude.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To connect with people during my travels; to learn, experience and also share my own insights with hosts.

I also intend to share my home in Melbourne with visitors, with a view to giving them an authentic experience of my magnificent city!

Interests

Salsa:
Currently in Colombia studying in Cali. Salsa is more than a passion for me; it is an obsession. I dream about it, tap rhythms unconsciously and love discovering new music/places to dance.

Muay Thai:
I discovered this wonderful martial art travelling in Thailand several years ago. Since then I train in the sport's home every year and have lived/studied at many camps across Thailand.
Muay Thai is a significant aspect of Thai and Buddhist culture. It requires deep dedication and discipline, which now informs my broader outlook.

Trekking:
I love the mountains, grappling with nature and the general challenge of trekking.
So far I have climbed Mt Kinabalu (Borneo), Volcano Arcatenango (Guatemala) and completed the treks Ciudad Perdida (Colombia) , El Mirador (Guatemala), Anapurna Circuit (Nepal), Mt Everest Base Camp (Nepal), plus many others in the Himalayas and Asia.

• fashion
• photography
• salsa dancing
• blogging
• music
• reggae music
• mountain biking
• trekking
• stand up comedy
• comedy
• samba
• carnivals
• soca

Music, Movies, and Books

Music
- Salsa
- Bachata
- Samba & Axé
- Indie
- Post-Rock
- Electronic
- Mashups

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sky dived... twice

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach:
I have played drums all my life and can teach kit drums, tablas and musical forms.
Though not qualified I can teach salsa basics.
I can also teach Muay Thai basics and get you on your way to a good self defense and fitness regime.
I'm a qualified English-as-foreign-language teacher.

Learn:
I hope to learn from hosts and colleagues, in terms of both localised culture/places/etc and also about the people... I am always curious about people's individual stories, their motivations, and what makes them tick.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Culture, languages, music, stories, advice, insights, books, clothes, etc.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Colombia, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curaçao, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, England, Fiji, France, Germany, Guatemala, Guyana, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin (French part), Scotland, Singapore, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Dominican Republic, England, Thailand