I've lived in Canada my entire life, and a couple years ago when I graduated from university, I decided that I wasn’t ready to start a full-time career (to the shock of most of the people around me lol).

There are still so many things to try, people to meet, and lessons to learn. So I packed a backpack and am now exploring the world, one city at a time. I want to live my best life and be truly happy, and I believe that this is the best way for me to do that right now.

I am constantly re-energized and inspired by the people I meet while travelling. I’m hoping to continue (or even do it better) with people I meet through CS.

I am very clean, respectful, easygoing, and flexible with your dates/availability. I love to chat about anything from the meaning of life to the latest soccer game. I’m looking forward to meeting like minded people who want to have a laugh, share their passions, and go on adventures together!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The perfect way to meet amazing, new people who are locals in different parts of the world, and save a bit of money on this long-term trip. Any way of connecting with like-minded individuals and making new friends - count me in!

Interests

• writing
• music festivals
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• working out
• partying
• reading
• traveling
• eating out
• live music
• electronic music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• sports
• soccer
• tennis
• handball
• volleyball
• extreme sports
• adventure travel
• biking
• meeting new people

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC

- Chance the Rapper
- J Cole
- Khalid
- Kanye West
- Pink Floyd
- Phil Collins
- The Arkells
- Adele

MOVIES

- The Book of Eli
- Gladiator
- Aladdin
- Good Fellas
- Big Hero 6

BOOKS

Enjoyed:
- Pillars of the Earth
- Eragon series
- The Cellist of Sarajevo
- 1984

Currently working through
- Catch 22
- From Good to Great

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Was the first person from my family to graduate from university
- Rode a camel and camped in the Sahara Desert
- Attended Neymar’s home debut game at PSG
- Hiked to the top of Mt. Vesuvius
- Taste tested the “Mayo Chicken” at a McDonalds in London
- Ate the most authentic Neapolitan pizza in Napoli
- Went on a road trip through Ireland with my best pals and drove the Ring of Kerry
- Spent my birthday at different amusement parks in Copenhagen
- Shot rifles and drank beer in the middle of the woods in Croatia with some locals I just met
- Dodged several bar fights while drinking beer with locals in the anarchist district of Freetown Christiania
- Drank, sang, and partied at Oktoberfest in Munich
- Fell in love with Belgian craft beer at a craft beer festival in Brussels
- Raved with friends at Creamfields Music Festival outside Liverpool
- Learned about the war torn history (and present struggles) of Bosnia in Mostar
- Pub crawled through Bairo Alto in Lisbon
- Hiked the Path of the Gods in Amalfi Coast, the Cinque Terre circuit, Glendalough National Park, Plitvice National Park, etc
- Froze in the stands watching ski jump at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang
- In one night, taste-tested all of the “Best in Istanbul” famous foods/drinks
- Spent all night on the streets of Paris during the Nuit Blanche celebration
- Hitchhiked in Montenegro, Taiwan, Malaysia, India, Nepal, Scotland, and Latvia
- Rode on the Golden Rail scenic train in Switzerland
- Attended a public speech by Pope Francis at the Vatican
- Spent a week hiking and wild camping in the Scottish Highlands
- Let Polish vodka get the best of me in Krakow
- Cheered at a live sumo wrestling tournament in Tokyo
- Rode on a Shinkansen bullet train in Japan
- Learned about zen meditation from a Buddhist Monk at a temple in Kyoto
- Climbed to the top of the UK’s highest peak, Ben Nevis
- Slurped live oysters from the Tsukiji Market in Tokyo
- Crossed the famous Shibuya Crossing while playing the Fast and Furious theme song out loud
- Walked part of the ancient Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage route in Japan
- Sipped a cup of freshly brewed tea with a view of the beautiful plantations in the Cameron Highlands
- Rode a scooter through Taiwan’s picturesque Taroko Gorge
- Hitchhiked for an entire day (and several cars) to cross the mountain range in Central Taiwan
- Enjoyed a ride on the Kerala Backwaters in Alleppey
- Negotiated the price of a beach shack on one of Gokarna’s beaches to half the asking price
- Bought a funky shirt to pose with in front of the Taj Mahal
- Walked 100kms of the Caminho Português to Santiago de Compostela
- Hiked up to the Seven Lakes and then over the Rila Mountains to Rila Monastery, spending a night in a mountain hut along the way
- Spent more time on a train over the journey than at the destination itself in India
- Learned about/practiced yoga and meditation in its birthplace of Rishikesh
- Unknowingly played a game of chicken with a guy on a scooter in India (and won)
- Watched the Eiffel Tower glitter at night
- Witnessed the religious ceremonies at sunset on the Ganges River
- Explored a massive, old bunker in Albania
- Went downhill mountain biking on roads winding through the Himalayas region
- Hitchhiked on a flatbed being pulled by a tractor
- Tried beer brewed by Trappist Monks in Brugge
- Hiked the Mardi Himal trek in Nepal in 3 days
- Was bitten by a stray dog while roaming the streets of India (and survived)
- Went paragliding over Fewa Lake in Pokhara
- Visited the Louvre Museum more than once
- Patched up my clothes with a needle and thread on my own
- Spent my last birthday hiking Trolltunga in Norway, including waking up in a tent on a mountain valley
- Hiked Mt Ijen and Mt Bromo volcanos for sunrise in Java
- Learned to surf in Bali
- Partied on Khao San Rd in Bangkok

Everyday is another amazing adventure, so the list goes on!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm an open book, and love great discussions with others. I’d love to share stories from my travels over the past year in Europe and Asia. I love seeing lifestyles that are built around a person’s passions or own expectations rather than the reality that society outlines for us. I know there is still so much for me to see and learn from others, so I look forward to our conversations!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I do a lot of work mentoring others so I’d be happy to share any of those lessons with you (related to public speaking, Microsoft Office programs, organization, goal setting, fitness, etc)

I’m an amateur cook, but I’d be happy to cook us a meal to say thanks for being so generous to let me stay with you!

The main thing that I’d like to share is my positive, personable, and hardworking personality that I promise will keep things fun and different.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Macao, Macedonia, Malaysia, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, France