I'm new to couchsurfing but have been an avid roamer and traveller for most of my life.

I'm an emergency doctor. I've lived in New Zealand for the past 17 years.

Usually I travel with my wife or adult kids, but if that's not possible, I try to do long solo outdoor adventures. Two years ago I bikepacked 3,000 km down the length of New Zealand and came to appreciate traveling with just a small bag, and no fixed schedule.

I love the couchsurfing concept of having a cultural exchange, one person at a time, one story at a time. Learning about history, politics, and the day-to-day life of a place from a local.

I've spent the last 20 years treating patients in the emergency department, in rescue helicopters, and volunteering in foreign countries. I've had lots of cool experiences and look forward to making more.

Fellow couchsurfers, I look forward to meeting you!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I just joined Couchsurfing, after a long bikepacking trip made me realise how much I love traveling very simply and spontaneously.

I think travel should be about more than just sightseeing: connecting with people is what it's about.

Interests

Reading, learning, traveling, swimming.

• traveling
• bicycling
• swimming in the sea

Music, Movies, and Books

All sorts. music:Alt-j; book: Capital in the 21st Century by Thomas Piketty; movie: Best in Show

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Rode on a truck through the mountains of Guatemala sitting atop a pile of chicken manure.

Teach, Learn, Share

If you want I can teach you first aid/CPR, share ER stories, and cook.
Love learning about cultures, languages, politics, and history.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories from my 20+ years as an emergency medicine doctor and my life in New Zealand.
I'm also happy to help out with stuff like cooking or cleaning up.

Countries I’ve Visited

Guatemala, Iceland, Italy, Peru, South Africa, South Korea, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United States