Hey, my names Joel and i'm a 22 year old recent graduate from Melbourne. I'm an easy going guy who loves to experience everything that life has to offer. Before I get settled down and start working I have decided to put things aside and travel Europe for three months. I studied civil engineering as problem solving and thinking logically is what I do best. I'm a lover of sports and the outdoors and hate wasting my day. I have a newly found passion for travel and different cultures and would love to experience it with others.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting knew people and I believe i can connect with just about anyone. I believe it will hopefully help me network with people of all over the world and be a rewarding experience.

I am new to couchsurfing but it seems such a better alternative than being cooped up in a hostel room, and alot better way to experience culture.

Interests

I love my sports and outdoor activities. My favourite sports involve aussie rules football, cricket, hockey, tennis and ultimate frisbee. I also love going for hikes, runs, bike rides and generally being outdoors. I have also an interest in water sports such as wind surfing, wake boarding and recently sailing. I may however have been the only one in the family to have capsized the Hobie Cat.

When I'm not outside I love hanging out with mates whilst having a few beers and spin a yarn or two. I have a great love for food, which can often be dangerous for the bank account.

I like playing my guitar from time to time although hats about the limit on my musical ability.

• cats
• culture
• dining
• beer
• traveling
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing
• sailing
• sports
• cricket
• soccer
• hockey
• tennis
• engineering

Music, Movies, and Books

Im a big fan of Indie/ alternative rock yet open to most genres depending what mood im in.

At the moment I love reading Matthew Riley and my childhood hero is Paul Jennings.

Lord of the rings is the best trilogy of all time

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Walked through the streets of Buffalo, New York when it was the coldest place in the world when the arctic tipped over North America early last year (over -30 degrees Celsius)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach anything and everything about sport and Australian culture.

Would love to learn about foreign cultures/ most importantly the foreign cuisine.

I can share my adventures and experiences in growing up and exploring the wonders of my home country, Australia.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My willingness to learn and explore what different cultures have to offer, and pretty much passion to do everything and anything I can.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bulgaria, Canada, China, Greece, Singapore, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, United States