I’m clean and considerate, don't smoke, drink or eat meat. I like poeple and enjoy being a friend.

When at home Im quite hard working, I work for myself operating a jewellery design and manufacturing business. I love design and good old-world values. I have always had a healthy respect and interest for ancient teaching of morality.

My life motto is “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy being in a foreign land but most of this enjoyment comes through sharing good times with good people.

Interests

• design
• dancing
• vegetarian
• organic food
• meditation
• business
• philosophy
• buddhism
• vipassana
• vegetarian cooking
• jewellery making
• gemstones

Music, Movies, and Books

Classical music

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Started a business in 2010. See website here: www.julianbartrom.com
Did a ten day meditation course which was really amazing!

Teach, Learn, Share

Life for me is about trying to make myself the best person I can be, I like to learn and share in ways to become better.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love helping people to speak English. I love to share my culture and show people around my country, New Zealand. Sharing those places that a tourist would never know about and soaking in the relaxed yet still organised way of "Kiwi" life. Without a home of my own I wouldn't be able to host people but with enough notice I would love to drive you around on day trips to the beach or overnight outings around New Zealand. I live in Auckland which is within driving distance to quite a few beautiful areas and I encourage you to come one day!

Countries I’ve Visited

England, Fiji, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Scotland, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand