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Overview

  • 7 references 4 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French, Thai
  • 32, Male
  • Member since 2018
  • UNESCO
  • Masters of Public Health
  • From Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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About Me

I genuinely believe everyone has a story to tell. As a result, I'm very curious, sociable, and love getting to know people. Whether it's a different personality, a different perspective, or new experiences, I'm interested in hearing everyone's story! The world would be a better place if we all shared a piece of our lives with one another.

Travelling is something I'm always thinking about. I think it's super important to anyone's well-being to have a better sense of self in this world.

Nature, hiking, biking, running, live music, guitar, orchestras, soul, funk, indie-folk, 90s anything, food, basketball, bouldering... you name it - I'm in!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am living in Bangkok for the next couple of months and would like to meet more cool couchsurfers while I'm here! I have attended a couple of couch surfing meetups in my city, and have only heard great things about this community that I have yet to discover. My goal is show people the world that I live in by hosting travellers, and eventually visit those I have hosted around the world!

I think it takes a particular type of person to join the couchsurfing community. I respect the idea of letting someone stay at your place in exchange for their good vibes, and hopefully a new perspective. I also have this idea that there are good people in this world. I hope to meet all of you :)

Interests

  • running
  • bouldering
  • live music
  • guitar
  • hiking
  • basketball
  • nature
  • funk
  • biking
  • soul
  • orchestras
  • indie-folk
  • unplanned adventures
  • 90s anything

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Tame Impala, Khruangbin, Charles Bradley, Arctic Monkeys, Fleet Foxes, The Black Keys, Leon Bridges, Alt-J, Notorious B.I.G, Old School Shaggy, Young the Giant, Queen, Kings of Leon, The Killers,

Movies:
Planet Earth 2, and anything narrated by David Attenborough.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've hosted and coordinated Jam sessions in a variety of spaces (coffee shops, backyards, apartment spaces) featuring local amateur musicians in my hometown. So much talent in this world... all they need sometimes is a stage.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach - I've taught basketball to 8-10 year olds for 10 years. I can also teach very basic guitar/ukulele - patience required.

Learn - Anything you're passionate about!

Share - I like to share food/wine/beer. Cheers!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories. Sharing stories I find is one of the most beautiful things about friendship.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Canada, Croatia, France, Greece, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Thailand

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