My name is Jake, and I've just finished my university studies this year on exchange in Canada. I'm a very easygoing and sociable person who loves to explore new areas and cultures, hence why I've decided to make traveling my number one priority in life.

I enjoy a real mixture of activities, including hiking, reading, cooking, kayaking, basketball, biking and snowboarding. At the end of the day, I simply enjoy trying new things, so my list of interests could just keep going and going!

This is my first time using Couchsurfing so I don't have many references yet, but hoping to make this the start of an amazing journey. When I make it home, I'll certainly look to host surfers who make it down to Middle Earth.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm travelling for 6 months through the Americas and so would love to meet some great people along the way that I can share stories and experiences with. As I've mentioned, I love meeting new people and seeing different cultures, and I see Couchsurfing as the perfect way to do exactly that!

Interests

• theater
• music festivals
• wine
• coffee
• running
• reading
• hiking
• snorkeling
• snowboarding
• basketball
• rugby
• swimming
• mountain biking
• learning languages
• new cultures
• mountain climbing

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm ALWAYS down to try new things and broaden my horizons - if you don't try then you don't know.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share a uniquely-Kiwi accent and angle on life. I can hopefully provide some good conversation and share some insights from my travelling too.

I would be extremely grateful for anything a host could provide me, and I'll certainly try to show this by giving you my time, enthusiasm and maybe even with a meal if you let me near your kitchen.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cayman Islands, Fiji, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, England, New Zealand