Just a young Kiwi backpacking his way through the world. A rugged individualist with good manners.

PHILOSOPHY

'Know your real edge, and live there. ' - David Deida

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Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Currently I'm travelling myself, so looking for hosts wherever I am :)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Couchsurfed across the states in 2010 and loved it. Lived in wellington for 4 years and my house hosted lots of people, though not usually through this official site. Live and breath the organic couchsurfing vibes.

Interests

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Feldenkrais
Anthropology, History, Religious Studies
Taking pretty photos
Life drawing
The Enneagram
A Song of Ice and Fire
British comedy - I.T Crowd, Black Books etc.
Yoga
Meditation
Snowboarding
Fermented foods
Moments

Music, Movies, and Books

Authors: Sontag, Chomsky, Danielewski, Nabokov, Bukowski.
Directors: Goddard, Gondry, Kubrick, Scorsese, Fincher, Lynch, Cronenberg
Music: Sufjan Stevens, Bon Iver, Radiohead, Madvillian, Patrick Watson, Regina Spektor, Drake, Miles Davis

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Stayed in a remote village in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea. Most beautiful and hospitable people I've ever met- unforgettable experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you all sorts of things about music - playing, reading, writing, anything. I take photography seriously and might be able to give tips. I know a lot of card games, board games, and ways to pass the time.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Whatever spontaneously arises in the spirit of gratitude! If we planned everything in advance, it wouldn't be authentic.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, New Zealand