HI! I'm back to hosting, as of May 2025. I'm a full-time photographer and live in downtown Charlottetown with my cat, Rupert :)

CURRENT MISSION

To ever-increasingly better myself and become happier. To be. To live a full and happy life.

ABOUT ME

Currently studying journalism and finishing up my degree and diploma. (Last updated June 25th 2015) About me: I love music, I love life, I love food, I love animals, I love my friends and family, and I love traveling. I try to lead a healthy life and be as active and athletic as I can. I'm part of an Ultimate Frisbee team in my home town of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Ultimate is my favorite sport - it's the greatest sport on earth! I enjoy writing, whether it be poems, my journal, song writing, but lately I'm been concentrating on travel writing for my travel blog. I've been gifted with the best family and friends a person can ask for, and can't wait to meet many more people on the road, and at home! I enjoy food, lots and lots of food. I love cooking and eating diverse foods from all over the world (specifically South Asia, and SE Asia). I'm happy to say that I'm in my third year of vegetarianism. I love the new - I am seeking new experiences, I love experiencing new cultures, food, music and many more things, and I hope I can do those things with you and learn about you and your county! I love to ride a bicycle, which is my preferred method of transit in town. I entered University at the age of 25, completing two years and thereafter leaving for my third long-term trip bringing my total days of travel to 1000. I would say my personality sometimes leans more towards the introvert side, as I like to relax, enjoy quite time, and just chill. But, I also love meeting new people, going out, and full-tilt adrenaline pumping experiences!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I became a member in 2010, long before the paywalls and verification. I've met wonderful people through CS and I still try and spread the word about this great community.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've done my fair share of surfing and hosting and nearly every experience has been overwhelmingly positive.
I've met very kind, diverse, hospitable, and genuine people through my experiences. I hope my future experiences are of similar quality, and I have a good feeling they will be.

Interests

I love music: playing guitar, writing songs, sharing music with others, listening, jamming. I enjoy reading, learning about history and culture, adventure, running, hiking, meeting people and making friends, being outside and enjoying nature, watching movies/documentary films, continuously learning, and I'm passionate about cooking vegan food! I used to play a lot of ultimate frisbee and disc golf. I love my family and friends and I'm a proud uncle. I collect and love to care for house plants, particularly cactus. I also enjoy gardening. I love bonfires under the stars, beach days, backyard cocktails, roadtrips, and I love to both host and be a guest on Couchsurfing.

• animals
• culture
• writing
• photography
• documentaries
• cooking
• vegetarian
• walking
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• guitar
• hiking
• history
• journalism
• hitchhiking
• plants
• craft beer
• bicycling
• landscapes
• boardgames
• cactus
• vinyl records
• curry

Music, Movies, and Books

Music is life! I've been playing guitar for over 25 years. I listen to a broad spectrum of music including but not limited to jazz, folk, indie, EDM, punk, instrumental, ambient, new wave, classic rock, the list goes on. I have a large vinyl collection and try to listen every day. I've played in various bands throughout the years and enjoy writing music.
Music: Matthew Good, The Beatles, Bon Iver, Air, Yann Tiersen, Gregory Alan Isakov, Oscar Peterson, Kurt Vile, Yo La Tengo, RHCP
Books: Life of Pi, Brave New World, Scar Tissue, Open, The Story Of B, The Alchemist, Shantaram, The Beach, The Rum Diary, Vagabonding, 1984.
Movies: Dances with Wolves, The Count Of Monte Cristo, Amelie, Lost in Translation, Into the Wild, The Motorcycle Diaries, Baraka, Happy People: A Year in the Taiga, The Pianist.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Being alive! I've been lucky in this life to travel for more than 1,100 days. Visiting architectural places of interest such as the Taj Mahal. Listening to many of my favorite musicians! Spending time in the Amazon. Hiking to Machu Picchu. Hiking for 16 days in the Nepalese Himalayas. Celebrating Holi in India. Hitchhiking for 7 weeks through the Balkans. 10 day silent Vipassana meditation. Driving 2,000 kilometers in through Morocco, driving through Joshua Tree in California, driving around all of Portugal. Being grateful for this life.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'll learn whatever you're willing to teach me :) I look forward to learning many new skills.
I would be happy to share my music with you - I can teach beginner guitar lessons, too. I can help with English language lessons. I can also teach and share my vegan cooking skills (or lack thereof!).

What I Can Share with Hosts

My apartment, my experiences, my time, and maybe some food :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bahamas, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Hungary, India, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Peru, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada

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