Friendly Aussie guy. Work in health.
I'm a lifelong student of the world.

I've travelled extensively as a volunteer, student, worker, explorer, holiday maker.

My life philosophy is to LIVE and LET LIVE.

I am also a proponent of loving thy neighbour, but not in a religious way...I love social justice, empathy, and generosity of spirit.

I tend to get along with everyone.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Life is for living, and an open heart is as important as an open mind.

It's a valuable life skill learning to both offer and accept humble hospitality, without demanding anything in return.

Interests

• wine
• red wine
• massage therapy
• reading
• traveling
• karaoke
• hiking
• snorkeling
• nursing
• solo travel
• lgbt
• gym
• thai food
• weight training
• military
• thai massage
• army
• gayfriendly
• gay friendly
• war history
• gin tonic
• health and fitness

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
Something Like Summer, by Jay Bell
Eats, Shoots & Leaves, by Lynne Truss
The Fault in Our Stars, by John Green
The Girl who saved the King of Sweden, by Jonas Jonasson

Movies:
Life is Beautiful

TV:
The Simpsons
Will & Grace
American Horror Story
Homeland
Sense8
The Bold Type
Dynasty

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spent a month in a developing Pacific island nation, where living conditions are tough, and resources are scarce.
I was helping to set up a new ambulance service for the country, training local staff in emergency response and first aid.

I'm so proud of them...the ambulance service is still running years later, despite all the challenges they face

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: English, First Aid/Medical tutoring, can also teach basic Massage Therapy techniques.

Learn: As much as possible, every day.

Share: Friendship, Conversation, Massages, Wine.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Spare room with single bed, plus comfortable couch in downstairs lounge room, and additional swag mattress for the floor. Up to 3 guests.

Two bedroom two-story townhouse, convenient Adelaide suburb 10 min drive to Glenelg beach, 15-20 mins to Adelaide city centre.
Bus, train and tram public transport access.

Bus stop immediately outside my house.

Non-smoking home, but you can smoke outside if needed.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vanuatu, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Solomon Islands, Thailand