Hey, my name is Bam.

I'm currently living in Toronto, Canada.

My philosophy is to always keep an open mind, throw yourself outside of your comfort zone and to never pass on a new experience. I believe this is the best way to nurture and broaden your mind.

I love Couchsurfer and have loved the people I have met through it whilst aiming to build a complete global circle of friends from every culture.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Want to network, Couchsurfer is a great way to meet new and interesting people from all over the world. People I may have no other way of ever meeting.

Have been blessed with being hosted by some of the kindest and most interesting individuals on my travels and this inspired me to host people myself and have not since looked back.

Would love to host again one day when I am able to again.

Interests

I don't post anywhere near as much as I should, but you can see some of my photography on my IG: instagram.com/bamisastupidname

I read, write and watch new films or shows when I have free time. Otherwise, I'm trying to use my time to learn new skills, usually via research.

I work as a bartender when I stay put somewhere long enough to get a job, I'm always trying to keep up to date with the industry and to keep learning and refreshing the knowledge even when I'm on the road.

I enjoy cooking and any occasion that brings people together around the enjoyment of drink and food.

Scuba diving, surfing and paddle boarding is fun when I have the opportunity.

• photography
• music
• films
• food
• adventure
• drinking culture

Music, Movies, and Books

Some films off the top of mind

The Big Lebowski, Children of Men, 2001: A Space Odyssey, ChungKing Express, There Will Be Blood, The Darjeeling Limited, 12 Monkeys, Samsara, Lord of The Rings, Memento, Boogie Nights, Reservoir Dogs, A Clockwork Orange, In Bruges, Once Upon A Time in The West, Trainspotting, Citizen Kane, City of God, Coffee and Cigarettes, Whiplash.

Some Books

Watchmen, Animal Farm, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy, Lord of the Rings, The Odyssey, Ham on Rye, Post Office.

Essentially anything Orwell, K. Dick, Huxley and Bukowski resonates well with me.

Favourite Music

I listen to a wide mix of various genres vastly contained within my numerous Spotify playlists. To try to select favourites amongst it would feel sacrilegious.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Circumnavigated Australia in a van

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm a film graduate, so can talk a lot on that subject. Pretty experienced with bartending and not too bad at cooking.

I can be pretty chatty, especially after a drink. I like to learn about other cultures and history amongst other stuff.

In general, I love to keep learning and I hope you do too. Feel free to throw any interesting facts, proverbs or riddles at me.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A laugh, a drinking friend, many stories, random information, and a huge array of film recommendations.

Very adventerous, if you need a partner in crime, I’d probably qualify.

Respectful of your space and time, and grateful for your company.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Cambodia, Canada, China, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Lithuania, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Scotland, Slovakia, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada, China, England, United Kingdom