2024 update!!

Now living in Berlin Germany (originally from Sydney, Australia), recently became German citizen, returning to Saint Petersburg (via Istanbul), both two beautiful cities I've had fond memories. (possibly mid-life crisis, as I also bought a motorbike last month )))

I'm interested in business, technology and real estate (window shopping), partially because I would like to start a hostel by the Albanian seaside. Let's see if this is just a dream or will become a reality.

In my freetime I love to eat! I also do weight-lighting and yoga, but mainly so I can eat and stay moderately in shape. I'm also a swim teacher in Berlin, but mainly for fun as it costs me more time than the money I make from it.

I also admire art, but am not very artistic myself. Hope to be able to live closer to nature, plan to do so in the next 1-3 years.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Looking to meet new people on my travels!
and admittedly, travel cheaper

Currently not able to host as I am currently away from Sydney.

Interests

theater & film, hiking / bush walking, video games, architecture, comedy

Music, Movies, and Books

Favourite Music: The Eagles, MO, Dr Dre, Ryuichi Sakmoto, The Knife, Kygo, Hot Chip, ASAP Rocky, Lana Del Ray, Lily Allen, RHCP, Flume, Chet Faker, Dead Prez, Katy Perry, Lykke Li, John Mayer, Lil Wayne, Daft Punk, SBTRKT, Portishead

I don't read enough, currently reading Crime & Punishment (Dec 2018)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Rode around and through Cambodia on a dirt bike, through rivers and rice fields and on boats. Amazing sense of freedom and adventure.

But too many amazing things :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I love learning about different cultures and understanding what drives people to do the things they do.

Also enjoy shopping on the cheap, so love finding and sharing bargains. Though I have committed to consuming less, so no longer shop as much as I did when I was younger (or shop at all).

What I Can Share with Hosts

A seasoned job interviewer and interviewee, I'm often a job interview coach for my friends.

Having lived in Sydney, Australia for 27 years so I know the city like the back of my hand and can give you travel tips on where to go and Australian culture.

I have a few favourite dishes I can cook :D

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Macao, Macedonia, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Korea, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Scotland, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Germany, New Zealand, Romania, United Kingdom