I am one of the original Couchsurfers from back in the early days. When Casey sold us out, Couchsurfing went downhill. But, there are still some fantastic Couchsurfers out there and they are what keep me from leaving completely.

I escaped Australia early in April 2020 to avoid being locked down. I travelled through the whole pandemic. I lost my job in November 2021. I travelled until December 2022, when I returned to Australia. I hate being back in Sydney and want to leave. I am thinking of travelling again soon.

I haven't been very active on Couchsurfing for many years due to medical reasons. As of today, I am cancer-free. I was also diagnosed with Lupus Nephritis. I am currently still being treated for that. I will be on this treatment for another 2 years. Thanks to my amazing doctors, I am alive and doing well.

I have travelled my whole life. I have visited 132 countries and lived in 14.

I am easy-going, open-minded, drug-free, don't smoke, not the partying type and very well house-trained. For a male, I even put the seat down on the toilet. Thanks, Mum.

https://www.instagram.com/thetravelcovery

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
I have hosted more than I have been hosted. When I have a Couchsurfer in my home, I make them feel welcomed and do what I can to make their stay a pleasant one. I go out of my way to assist them in anyway I can. I've helped CSers find jobs, places to live, helped opened bank accounts, tax files number etc.....

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
Honestly, Couchsurfing started out as a really good thing but things have changed a lot on the site. One can still find good people out there who still have the true Couchsurfing spirit. One just need more patience sifting through the duds.

I feel Couchsurfing has gone from hosting site to social networking site for horny freeloaders. Seriously!

Interests

Traveling is my life. I love photography, drawing and painting, cooking, listening to music, going to the movies, learning languages and basically hanging out with my friends and meeting new people. I'm a simple person.

• photography
• movies
• traveling
• painting
• drawing
• music
• communications

Music, Movies, and Books

Too many to list. Host me and we can talk about them.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Having lunch inside the Vatican with a friend who happens to be a priest who resides in the actual Vatican residence.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have been traveling the world my whole life. My first unaccompanied trip was when I was 6. I flew alone from Sydney to Brisbane return.

I have been on every continent and have a world of knowledge about travel. I am happy to share my experience, tips and maybe even put you in touch with contacts I have around the world.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Genuine hospitality with lots of laughs and never ending travel stories

Countries I’ve Visited

Afghanistan, Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Chile, China, Cook Islands, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Mozambique, Myanmar, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Egypt, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Viet Nam

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