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Overview
About Me
My name is Kieren and I come from Adelaide in South Australia. I am passionate about trying new foods, keeping fit, meeting new people and enjoying the most out of life
In July 2021 I decided to have a career break and go on a Working Holiday through New Zealand. Since then I have travelled and worked through different parts of NZ, including working in vineyards, forests, a factory, and a ski field. In November 2022 I will be flying to Malta to begin my next Working Holiday, which will be my first visit to Europe :)
I enjoy meeting new people, learning about other cultures, trying amazing food and to challenge myself by doing things I haven't done before! It would be great to catch up with anyone in the CS community wherever that may be in the world!
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
I would love to meet fellow travellers and local people willing to accept me into their homes. As an aspiring backpacker and world traveller I would like to occasionally live with the local people and learn more about their country. I believe we can all learn and benefit from each other's knowledge and experiences, despite our language and cultural differences. It would be great while staying in a new country to have someone introduce me to their local area or city to see where I can find some of the 'off the beaten path' attractions and great local food!
Interests
- cooking
- wine
- exercise
- running
- gardening
- movies
- tv
- music
- hiking
- backpacking
- camping
- skiing
- travel
- eating
- new experiences
- meeting new people
- games
- star wars
- food,
- world cuisine
- cultures of the world
- objectivism
Music, Movies, and Books
I absolutely love House, Jazz, Techno, Funk, Disco, Garage and all their sub-genres and off-shoots. Some of my favourite tracks include:
- 'Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)' by Crystal Waters
- 'Where Love Lives' by Alison Limerick
- 'The Secret Life of Us' by Dave Lee
- 'Big Fun' by Inner City
- 'Go' by Moby
- 'We Magnify His Name' by Floorplan
- 'Bar a Thym' by Kerri Chandler
- 'Deep Burnt' by Pépé Bradock
Like many people I am a big movie buff and love to watch almost any genre. Some of my favourites include:
- 'Interstellar'
- 'Rush Hour'
- 'About Time'
- 'Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back'
- 'Cloverfield'
- 'Blade Runner 2049'
- 'Children of Men'
- 'The Mummy'
- 'Jurassic Park'
- 'Unknown'
I tend to be most interested by speculative fiction when it comes to reading novels, and some books I have really enjoyed reading over the years include:
- '1984' by George Orwell
- 'Atlas Shrugged' by Ayn Rand
- 'Sherlock Holmes' stories by Arthur Conan Doyle
- 'The Man in the High Castle' by Philip K. Dick
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
Becoming a member of an international 'Star Wars' costuming group known as the 501st Legion, and building my own Stormtrooper costume. Sometimes with other members of my group we will wear our Star Wars costumes to raise money for charities and to make people smile, because there is not enough enjoyment in the world :)
Below is a link showing a picture of me in my Stormtrooper costume in the Adelaide Airport while following a little boy in a NASA outfit. Very cute!
https://www.abc.net.au/news/image/9403870-3x2-940x627.jpg
Teach, Learn, Share
As English is my first language I can provide knowledge about English. I can also provide information about common exercises and fitness routines (I have no qualifications in fitness, but I have a lot of knowledge about fitness due to my past experience from when I used to have a Personal Trainer)
I would love to learn: new languages, your culture and traditions, and the best places to find local street food
What I can share: what life is like in Australia, my enthusiasm, friendliness and my respect and gratitude for your home
What I Can Share with Hosts
A positive and friendly attitude, happy to help with chores and housekeeping, someone to have a conversation with, providing knowledge about what life in Australia and New Zealand is like
Countries I’ve Visited
Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore, Turkey
Countries I’ve Lived In
Australia, New Zealand