Hello surfer!
My name is Eric from Canada. A year ago I was ready to embark on a national tour across Canada. Promoting nature-based solutions to social isolation and cyber addiction was the main purpose of this tour.

Things have changed a bit since the beginning of the pandemic.

I chose to make Portugal my new home.

AND NOW

As the founder of Digipause, I am bringing my set of expertise in wellness & digital detox and multidisciplinary background to the Algarve. Creating all year long getaway for clients looking for places to free themselves from digital distraction with custom-built wellness "à la carte" experiences, is what I am working on at the moment.

I believe in the healing power of nature, social interaction and culture exchange.

www.linkedin.com/in/ericbourgault

CARPE DIEM!
I believe that what goes around comes around.
It is my everyday's philosophy of life.
Day after day..
With kindness, compassion, and respect for others.
Not always easy!

Good things always happen to you,
when you give to others the same in return.

A simple but very accurate though on the nature of compassion.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
By learning more about life and human values towards other's point of view.

Over the last few years, I have been touring mainly by bicycle in various locations around the world.
Traveling is a unique privilege to meet and learn from so many different cultures.

CS is by far one of the best ways to connect with people.
It is a great asset for building real and long-lasting relationships.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Thanks to Couch Surfing's high values and humanistic vision, who made this dream a possibility.

Interests

PERSONAL
I love to learn new things,
I love to dance, laugh for no reasons and ride my bicycle

PROFESSIONAL
I am driven by social projects that revolve around balance, community and heartfelt compassion.

I feed my passion. working alongside people who are sharing similar values and interest in bringing more humanity and silliness in the Digital Age,

• coach
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• wellness
• laughter yoga
• digital detox
• forest bathing
• mindful technology

Music, Movies, and Books

The peaceful warriors
What the bleep?
Everything from and about Charlie Chaplin's
Any books from Osho

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have been a ringmaster for a circus show,
saved someone's life,
Burn my arm during a private function,
With less than one day experience, I took part in a dragon boat competition and we won the silver medal.
I brought my very first CS host for a private visit of Charlie Chaplin's mansion in his own town.

...and many other things I will tell you when we meet in person.

Teach, Learn, Share

The source of my inspiration comes from various cultures but reach the same objective; Reconnecting people with nature in a playful and creative way.

Connecting with like-minded people who advocate, promote and inspire the necessity to learn how to disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature is what I strive for.

What I Can Share with Hosts

WIth kindness and an open mind I can share with you;
Some circus Trick
How to laugh for no reasons
Better ways to live life offline
And anything you want to know about Canada!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, France, India, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Morocco, Nicaragua, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United States

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