CURRENT MISSION

Head to Mexico to repair earthquake damage and run a surf hostel.

ABOUT ME

The eternal optimist. I love adventure, music, people and discovery. I love to see the world, meet people and animals of all kinds, understand ancient cultures and the cycles of nature.

MY WORK

I am a structural engineer. I work to create better communities, warmer, drier and more natural homes for everyone. I do this through earthquake repair work and structural and architectural design.

PHILOSOPHY

Be the change you want to see in the world.

FAVOURITE LYRIC

"It's better to regret something you did than something you didn't do"
From Warped by the Chili Peppers

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Offer up my couch in order to meet friends, learn new things and find out about places to stay and visit on my future travels! Stay with hosts while travelling to save money and meet locals.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Hosted several surfers at my last house and now travelling and using it to surf.

Interests

Mountaineering, surfing, exploration and discovery. Urban adventures and back country camping. Beach bumming, bushwhacking, art and architecture. Creation and conversation and rocking out to the blues.

• arts
• singing
• architecture
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• blues
• camping
• mountaineering
• surfing
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Hendrix, Beetles, Rolling Stones, Tame Impala,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

At the top of Mauna Kea, highest point in Hawaii, at sunset. A great memory

Teach, Learn, Share

I know Spanish fairly well so can help someone to learn Spanish or English. I also teach guitar to a lot of friends, and I travel with my guitar.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a big storyteller and love to share my journeys,
I play the guitar and sing, and I love to play music with others.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, New Zealand