I have lived, studied and traveled in a few corners of the world...but after several years staying put - try to get away for semi-regular adventuring. ...Happy to meet new folks and explore en route!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have been fortunate enough to have hosted and been hosted by many wonderful people from all parts of the planet... it is always interesting to learn about other people's experiences! The best way to know a place and its flavour is to mingle with locals. CS provides a perfect opportunity to do just that.

Many moons ago, I volunteered a lot of time with an international student exchange organization (AIESEC) that had similar goals to CS, in terms of broadening opportunities, creating friendships and hosting international guests through a work exchange program.

I think we often tend to get wrapped up in our own lives, after settling into a spot for a while...so I see hosting as a way to keep the window open to adventure, by welcoming new people into "my world", so to speak...

Interests

I spend time out of doors and in nature as much as possible - camping, hiking, canoeing, etc. I enjoy live music events, concerts and festivals. Need to practice yoga and being still...

• concerts
• festivals
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• beer
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• canoeing
• kayaking
• camping
• scuba diving
• skiing
• volleyball
• paragliding
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

All sorts of music - Mellow, folksy-rootsy stuff / triphop / soul/funk/blues / jazz... latin / salsa/reggaeton

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Diving in Thailand with a whaleshark...climbing an old volcano in Kenya...Paragliding 100km through the peaks of the Canadian Rockies, hot-air ballooning over the incredible landscape of Cappadocia (Turkey)...so many amazing people and experiences!

Teach, Learn, Share

I do a lot of things, and am happy to share these activities and interests with most everyone! ...though I must admit to not always being the most patient of teachers...if you're game, I'm game!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am happy to share a meal, a walk, a story...a cup of coffee or a pint!

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Argentina, Belgium, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Honduras, Indonesia, Italy, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Norway, Peru, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada, Chile, India, Kenya, Mexico, Sweden, Switzerland