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Overview

  • 2 references 2 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English
  • 58, Male
  • Member since 2013
  • Cameraman/Photographer/Sound Engineer
  • Degree
  • From Sydney, Australia
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To walk the Camino de Santiago in March, 2014.

ABOUT ME

I grew up in Sydney and have lived in most parts of Australia. I love traveling and my passion is photography. I have worked as a news cameraman for the past 15 years and now I'm concentrating on photography and filmmaking. I am just about to film a documentary in Spain.

PHILOSOPHY

Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I love to travel and take on new and interesting challenges. My extreme adventure days are over but I still like to go out on a limb every once in a while.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I haven't couchsurfed yet but I'm looking forward to the experience.

Interests

Photography, walking, art, film & meeting new people.

  • arts
  • photography
  • documentaries
  • film making
  • walking
  • news
  • traveling

Music, Movies, and Books

The Alchemist is my favourite book.

My favourite films include American Beauty, Crocodile Dundee, Star Wars and any films by John Carpenter.

I'm also a big Eric Clapton fan. Unplugged is my favourite album.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I walked the Camino de Santiago in 2014 (all 800 kms) and it was the most challenging and rewarding experience of my life. It will be hard to top but I'm always looking for adventure.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love sharing my knowledge of photography and filmmaking and I have traveled to some amazing places with my job as a cameraman and photographer.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My knowledge of photography and travel.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bermuda, Cambodia, Canada, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, United Kingdom, United States

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