I am a New Zealander, currently living in New Zealand's capital Wellington. I currently work for New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a young diplomat! It is really interesting work and allows me to see new places around the world!

Previously, I have lived in Copenhagen, Denmark as an exchange student currently and in Vienna, Austria representing New Zealand at the United Nations. I'm always up for an adventure and always down for a good time. I love meeting new people to hang out with in new places around the world!

Being from New Zealand I'm a pretty easy going kind of guy who can get along with anyone! I love to chat with new people, hear about their experiences and learn about their cultures.

Blog:
www.garretthulse.tumblr.com
Instagram:
www.instagram.com/garretthulse

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet amazing people and to get a true experience of cities and countries rather than being a 'tourist'. I have couchsurfed a couple of times and every time you meet someone unique and special. I have become friends with a number of people who have hosted me so I see it a lot more than just a bed for a couple of nights but a way to learn different cultures and gain friendships around the world.

Interests

I love films, and also making them. I love taking photos. I love playing sports and watching them. I love listening to music and going to concerts. I love trying new foods.

• photography
• concerts
• music festivals
• film festivals
• cooking
• politics
• movies
• traveling
• blogging
• music
• sports
• international relations
• film photography
• international food
• street photography
• landscape photography

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC:
Bon Iver, LANY, Jose Gonzalez, CHVRCHES, Haim, Anberlin, Coldplay, Mumford and Sons, Chet Faker, The 1975, James Vincent McMorrow, Ben Howard, The Paper Kites, Hillsong United, Lorde, The Temper Trap, Daughter, HalfNoise.

MOVIES:
I used to work at the movies so saw everything that came out. So I've seen so many and loved so many movies that I couldn't list them haha :) I could talk about movies all day!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The most amazing thing I have done would have to be sitting on the United Nations Security Council in New York, representing my country New Zealand. Not many 25 year olds can say that!

Teach, Learn, Share

TEACH: As a photo wiz kid I can teach you how to take a good photo, how to get your camera off auto mode.

LEARN: I'd like to think I'm down to learn anything and everything! There's always something new to learn and it's never going to be detrimental to learn something new!

SHARE: I can share my tastes in film, music. My experiences travelling.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my humour, my experiences, my fun, my joy, my alright cooking skills and my amazing country :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, Denmark, New Zealand