I'm originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia USA but have been living aboard for a some time now. After graduating uni in 2010, I took a 'leap of faith' to the other side of the world on a working holiday visa in New Zealand. After living in Fiordland for 8 months, I moved to Australia where I've been since. A dual citizen of Australia-USA as of July 2016, I am ready for another round of world travel. and would love the chance to have a shared experience with you.

I'm more than happy to help with cleaning at the end of my stay.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Well I'd be lying if I didn't say that saving a bit of $ while travelling around the world was not a big reason I've joined Couchsurfing. Besides that, I love meeting and hanging out with locals. There is no better way to see a country, city, neighborhood or side street than through the eyes of someone who can share with you the personalized experiences these spaces have offered them. Some people like seeing the Eiffel Tower or Hollywood sign. I'd rather have a local take me to the local boulangerie for the morning or go to a grungy, hole-in-the-wall bar in LA . Throw in a trip to a history museum and I'll be sorted.

Interests

• hiking
• basketball
• swimming
• wandering
• walking around

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - Zeppelin, G'N'R, Jeff Buckley, The Doors, Hendrix, with some new stuff as well.

Movies - Children of Men

Books - Shelby Foote's The Civil War: A Narrative, The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money and Power, Bukowski, and anything else I actually have the endurance to read-through.

(I should have mentioned I'm a 60 year old trapped in a 28 year old body).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Became a naturalized citizen of Australia

What I Can Share with Hosts

A curious attitude, well mannered behavior and a few travel stories. I try to go by a minimalist lifestyle and like to live by a motto I learned while hiking in New Zealand: "Take photos (and experiences), and leave only footprints."

I'll be happy to help you with any light cleaning at the end of my stay.

Be prepared for questions about anything and everything as I'm all about the critical conversations.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, New Zealand, United States