I now live in Gjirokaster, Albania! My fiancée runs the orphanage here, you probably messaged her also if you're looking for a place to stay. ;)

If you want to stay with me - my only request is that you make your bed when you arrive (put the sheets on the bed) and then put the sheets in the washing machine when you leave :)

CURRENT MISSION

To work 4 hours per week! Live life the rest of the time.

ABOUT ME

I own a property management/investment business (in New Zealand) and before that an IT company which did web-development. That said, I'm probably a better musician than a programmer! I used to teach music to kids (flute, bass, guitar) also sing, write and play drums. Also have a passion for dancing, Modern Jive - if your know your dance styles, I teach that too! I've recently got into the Latin dancing too. Salsa, Bachata and Zouk.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe life is a gift from God, I want to hand it back one day, well loved and totally worn out.

TWO MORE THINGS
I'm not here for hook-ups. I have a fiancée and I'd like to keep it that way!

No problem if you are gay - I've had lots of great experiences with gay hosts and surfers. :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've done more surfing than hosting. But I have welcomed surfers into my home on the odd occasion

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've surfed in Thailand, Indonesia, East Timor, Canada, USA and Sydney, Australia. Hosted a few times at my place in Auckland, New Zealand.

I've made some really good friends through couchsurfing!

Interests

• salsa dancing
• bachata
• music
• dance

Music, Movies, and Books

Coldplay, Hillsong United, U2, Ben Harper, Switchfoot

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travelled solo around the world. Did an urban escape and evasion course - I know how to pick handcuffs, get out of anything you can tie me in, defeat attack dogs, fake IDs, lock picking. Basically if it sounds illegal I probably know how to do it. No, I'm not a criminal! That stuff is just fun ok?

Travelled to over 80 countries in the world

Teach, Learn, Share

Would like to learn how to do paragliding.. anyone? no, ah well never mind. If you speak Indonesian or Malaysian, my Bahasa could use some exercise.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can teach you dancing. Although it's much more practical for both of us if you are female or you have a female friend to dance with! Could also teach you music stuff or any of the pseudo-criminal stuff above.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Samoa, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Albania, New Zealand, United Kingdom