𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰, 𝘉𝘰𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳, 𝘏𝘰𝘭𝘢, 𝘊𝘪𝘢𝘰, 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘰, こんにちは!

Canadian, English teacher, traveler, gardener, dog lover, literature-loving, fitness enthusiastic politico.

ABOUT ME

My name is Dallas, I'm 25 years old and I'm originally from the Greater Vancouver area, in British Columbia, Canada. I am a very easy-going, patient and relaxed person who thrives off of the challenges and experiences had in intercultural environments. I love to study languages, learn about different cultures, and see new places. I also love to learn about history and study my ancestry. My ethnic background is 62.5% English, 25% German, 12.5% Métis (Indigenous).

I went to university in western France, and have worked/lived in
- San Francisco, California
- Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Johor Bahru, Malaysia
- Yamaguchi, Japan

I've previously worked and volunteered in hospitality, non-profit organizations, and academia.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm travelling throughout Southeast Asia with my friend/co-worker. We are looking for authentic cultural experiences, to meet new people from different countries whilst sharing our own culture and customs. I want to explore:

- Food and local cuisine
- Local language and expressions
- History, politics and religion
- Geographies and climates
- Historical and contemporary architecture

Interests

• culture
• literature
• photography
• human rights
• politics
• hiking
• languages
• shakespeare
• conservation
• outdoor activites

Music, Movies, and Books

My favourite books include the Harry Potter Series, The Chronicles of Narnia, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Long Way Down, Long Way Round, To Kill a Mockingbird, Hamlet, Heart of Darkness, Pride & Prejudice.

My favourite movies include the Harry Potter Series, The Bourne Series, Ocean's 11, 12 & 13, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, Sahara, The Normal Heart, Mrs. Doubtfire, Good Will Hunting.

My favourite music includes The Weeknd, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Adele, Allan Rayman, Carrie Underwood, Carlos Santana, Demi Lovato, Maroon 5, Katy Perry, One Direction, Sam Smith, Shania Twain.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A camping safari through 3 national parks in Tanzania and a camel safari in the Sahara Desert of Morocco.

Teach, Learn, Share

As a Vancouver native, I've spent a lot of time in the city and exploring many other places in North America. I can give you the best tips on seeing the city, the province, and many places throughout Canada and the U.S.A.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Knowledge, travel tips from around the world, cultural insights.

Countries I’ve Visited

England, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, France, Japan, Tanzania, United States