I'm a laid back thrill seeker! Trying to see the world from as many perspectives as possible.

I studied Cognitive Systems at UBC and have since been working in the psychedelic space for a few years now. I worked for MAPS Canada for 3 years and have since left to focus all my energy into my own business The Flying Sage. I really enjoy running, hiking, swimming and playing guitar!

I lived in Birmingham, England for the first eight years of my life and have since been living in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Facebook: Michael Oliver
Instagram: manifest_it_man

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I used Couchsurfing a lot when I was backpacking through Europe a couple years back and I wanted to get the most value out of my trip. I felt that staying with people kind enough to offer strangers a place in their home is not only cheap, but more importantly, an awesome way to absorb culture, meet long lasting friends and share life stories.

I think Couchsurfing is such a neat platform and I would like to be part of the community of people who are making travelling even more rewarding!

I believe novel experience is the spice of life and in many ways Couchsurfing embodies that!

Interests

I am very passionate about music and listen to almost every genre. I am really interested in the body but I am even more interested in the mind. I love exploring my own psychology and am heavily invested in self-actualization; whatever that means. I volunteered as an RA at a Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at UBC. I am really into psychedelics if it was not already obvious. I am into cold plunging, breathwork, cliff-jumping, motorcycles and living life to the fullest!

I love being in nature and people watching. I enjoy running, swimming and biking to stay in shape.

I read mostly non-fiction at the moment. I am a big fan of books that dig into our psychology.

• culture
• ethics
• running
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• cycling
• backpacking
• sports
• swimming
• computer science
• psychology
• science
• videogames
• machine learning
• carl jung
• epistemology
• philosophy of religion

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, A Tribe Called Quest, The Fugees, Erykah Badu, Alan Parson's Project, Muse, Outkast (Andre 3000), Wu-Tang-Clan, Beatles, Beastie Boys, Beethoven, Bob Marley, RJD2, Chicago Transit Authority, Daft Punk, Chet Bake, Atmosphere David Bowie, Deadmau5, Deep Purple. Earth Wind and Fire, Eagles, Black Star, Santana, Grateful Dead, Kid Cudi, MF DOOM, Nujabes, Simon & Garfunkel, Minnie Riperton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, James Blake,

Movies: 2001: A Space Odyssey, Watchmen, Dark Night Trilogy, Inception, Interstellar, Pulp Fiction, Ex Machina

Books: His Dark Materials Trilogy, A Series of Unfortunate Events, American Psycho, Fight Club, Handmaid's Tale, The Outsiders, Superintelligence, Milan Kundera, Bertrand Russell

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

held my breath for 4 minutes!

Teach, Learn, Share

I have played guitar for several years now and if your'e looking to learn some cool scales or licks I gotchu!

What I Can Share with Hosts

My place and my vibes and maybe some food!

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, England