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Overview

  • 48 references 30 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French, Russian, Spanish
  • 39, Male
  • Member since 2010
  • Teacher (software)
  • BSc, Melbourne University; MSc, U of Utah
  • From Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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About Me

Can you help me learn Spanish (B2), French (B1) or Russian (A1)?

Update (Apr 2021): I just moved to London!

I recently spent two years traveling, living in four different cities (Berlin, NY, Amsterdam and Taipei), working on my startup idea. Unfortunately I couldn't turn it profitable but it was a great experience and I learned a lot.

When I was younger, I lived in Bogota for three months to learn Spanish. I travel whenever I get the opportunity. I love skiing, cycling, hiking and bouldering. I love learning languages, about other cultures and... well, learning in general.

I grew up in Melbourne but lived for four years in California (working at Google and Coursera).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like meeting new people and learning new cultures.

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I host when I can and attend CS events when I've got the time.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've couchsurfed in Europe and the US. I've hosted in Salt Lake City and in Barcelona. I've been to couchsurfing events in Mexico DF, Amsterdam, SF and Bogota.

Interests

Skiing, cycling, hiking and bouldering
Traveling (of course!)
Reading
Teaching, learning.

  • traveling
  • bouldering
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • skiing
  • languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Momento, Fight Club
Musicals: Kinky Boots, Dear Evan Hansen
Artists: Dali, Banksy

I've read El Alquimista and El Principito in Spanish.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveled across South America for seven weeks. I had an amazing time, learned a lot and made some life long friends.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd love to improve my Spanish.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can help you with your English or any practical.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Macao, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada, Colombia, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States

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