I've been on the road living and working abroad for most of my 20s. I have an art practice that I have been working on while living abroad for the past few years. I am an avid outdoorsman, enjoying climbing, hiking and camping. I like to draw, read, play the guitar and charango, and have a good conversation.

I like thinking about the world and how it works. I love meeting interesting people.

Check out my website here: www.matthewmerlebula.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

This seems like a really cool way to meet new people and see the places that I visit a bit differently. I think that it will let me interact a little bit more on my journey.

Interests

Guitar, photography, climbing, art, painting, drawing, music, charango, conversations, coffee, the outdoors, reading, laughing.

• arts
• photography
• cooking
• coffee
• reading
• painting
• drawing
• music
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• rock climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Bon Iver, Vancouver Sleep Clinic, Balmorhea, anything accoustic really. I like classical music, and modern classical music. I like rap too...actually I like all forms of music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Last year I got a grant to make a film about rock climbing in South Korea. It was the first film that I had ever made that was shown at a real movie-theatre. That was pretty neat.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you about photography "stuff", I would love to go out climbing with you and show you some different safety systems, knots, and how to belay!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am tidy, respectful and fun! I love a good conversation and I would love to cook you a meal!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, South Korea, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, New Zealand, South Korea