Hello everyone!
I am an engaging and fun person who loves travelling and exploring different parts of this beautiful world of ours. I am originally from NZ, lived in Japan and the United Kingdom and currently call Australia home.

My friends tell me that I'm very good at making new friends.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Getting to know locals is the best way to learn about a culture.

Interests

I love long walks exploring new cities, just to see what a city randomly offers. This activity is called Psychogeography - it's amazing what you can encounter when unexpected.
I enjoy camping and the natural environment, and also enjoy all types of culture. Last week I went to an amazing ventriloquist/puppeteer show, and then a festival during the weekend.

• culture
• festivals
• environment
• traveling
• camping

Music, Movies, and Books

I like lots of types of music, particular favourites are all types of Krautrock (Ashra tempel, popol vuh,) Brian Eno, M83, Sonic Youth, Velvet Underground and Sun Ra. I also dig 60s music a lot, and some electronic/ambient music.

Favourite books? A Visit from the Goon Squad and Master and Margarita stand out. Russian literature and Japanese detective thrillers are also favourites.

I'm a big fan of the French New Wave, and films from the 60s/70s particularly. Tarantino films are mighty entertaining too.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

After crossing a high pass (4400 metres in elevation) in Nepal I think I was struck by lightning. Either that, or it was a very close call: my friend said he could smell something burning!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have lots of travel stories

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Mongolia, Nepal, Portugal, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Japan, United Kingdom