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  • 4 references 2 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Spanish
  • 35, Male
  • Member since 2011
  • Outdoor adventure therapist Educator, Chef, security and ...
  • Outward bound internship, Year 11, TAFE and best teacher ...
  • From Moruya, New South Wales, Australia
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Be the change you want see in the world.
Let the positivity circulate, an the negativity dissipate. See everyday with new eyes.
Leave things better then when i came alone them eg my impact on people and my impact on a place.
Form more meaningful relationships.

On feb 2019 im paddling the base straight, then end of may 2019 im cycling from Northern tip of Alaska to Patagonia, raising awareness for mental illness, environmental and climbing alone the whole way eg human impact.

ABOUT ME

Hi, I'm Josef an Aussie male.
As I have grown up on the coast till 19 then moved to a close my city. then at 22 i started traveling full time have not spotted since. Ive been 45 countries and counting =).

I am currently in Canada have been living here for last year and half, since here i have lived in self sustainable cabin in the woods, been immersed in the nelson kootaney culture, lived in snow cave for a month, lots of climbing trips and more.

Few things about myself:
-Vegatarian & try be diary free
-Love cooking for friends
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All i want is to be happy in life and make other people happy and enjoying life =).

PHILOSOPHY

Too many people are thinking of security instead of opportunity. They seem to be more afraid of life than death we are all going to the same end place.

Kindness.
Appreciate the now and make the most of whatever is thrown your way, be it good or bad. Don't yearn for things in the past or future. Truly and thoroughly enjoy where you are and what you're doing in the present. Some are more lucky than others, this is true, but in the end we all make our own luck.
Be open to everything and everything will be open to you.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Love meeting new people and having that travels energy and vibe around me.
I do move around a lot, im a bit of a nomad i guess but my arms are always open where ever i am (if i can) =).
love to hear other travels adventure tails and i have few myself .

Interests

-Working for the Emergency Service as a volunteer eg. Fire fighter and search & rescue
-Travelling

  • whitewater rafting
  • rock climbing
  • slackline
  • sustainability
  • whitewater kayaking
  • cycle touring
  • sea kayaking
  • ski touring
  • spiritual growth
  • community growth

Music, Movies, and Books

I like most movies but not horror . Like snowboarding /skating/extreme sport movies and comedy/drama; don't mind the occasional chick flick.iI like most music; not so much heavy metal, but jack johnson style is currently my favourite.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sky-diving ... the feeling of falling down over the beach and ocean...amazing!! Traveling in general, the people you meet in life!

Ever one has done amazing thing in there life and love to hear your stoire.

another thing that I have done is.... that I'm sure many other people can't say they have done, is come back from the dead. If you would like know the story to this happy to tell over nice cider/glass wine =)

Teach, Learn, Share

Knowledge is more valuable when it is shared. I like to learn and am happy to share any knowlage i have.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom

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