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Overview

  • 4 references 4 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Indonesian, Italian, Malay
  • 57, Male
  • Member since 2012
  • Special needs / Autism Primary Teacher
  • Do one amazing thing a year, learn to say WOW n mean it
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To inspire, listen and learn. Kindness is a language the deaf can hear and the blind can see. Just think about others a little each day.

ABOUT ME

Driven, simplistic individual with a big heart lots of energy and a passion for making a difference. I'm a Specal Needs/ Autism teacher, that cares, is empathic and loves to share and give his time and knowledge . Intelligent, inspirational and honest, well educated and travelled, fun and interesting.

PHILOSOPHY

Never give up, close ur eyes and dream, treat others with love and respect.
kindness is a language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see.i am often deaf and blind, so please hold my hand and walk with me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Looking to educate, learn and share whilst travelling around the world. I want to inspire, laugh and just lead my life as honestly and openly as is possible.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Newbie (May 2012). Took a sabbatical, chilled out in Bali, Java, Sumatra & Sulewesi.....spread my wings further afield in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur & Thailand. As a world citizen, adventurer and primary teacher i love to engage, duscuss and share knowledge, we have so much to learn and little time to do it.

Interests

Crazy jungle adventurer, hiking, climbing, scuba diving, kayaking , running...anything outdoors, love the fresh air and freedom...have a free spirit....love to read and watch people.

  • culture
  • running
  • traveling
  • outdoor activities
  • hiking
  • kayaking
  • adventure races
  • scuba diving
  • rock climbing
  • teaching
  • religion
  • tourism
  • beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

So many to mention, Jazz, house, R n B

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Watching the sun rise on Mon Choisy beach, Mauritius, very emotional ...it made me realise how lucky I was to be alive.
Getting to the top of , Mt Everest at 29030ft, the view was spectacular. Adventure project managed a 3 month expedition in the jungles of Borneo. ...run a race naked.
Set foot on Antarctica and Rek/ski,d to the South Pole, climbed Mt Vinson. ❄️
Completed 16 Ironman triathlons in the last 4 years....I'm tired now. :))

Teach, Learn, Share

Want to learn, a new language , understand a new culture, and respect the religions of each new person I meet.
Have an open mind and a hungry heart.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Travel & Adventure stories from being on 7 continents.
Jungle racing and exploration in Borneo and living with a tribe of cannibals.
Isolation of Antarctica the coldest place on earth.
Mountain climbing on all 7 continents.
Living for years only having what i carry on my back.
I have a big heart, a great personality and much to share.

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Antarctica, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, England, Fiji, France, Germany, Greenland, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Qatar, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bahamas, Bahrain, India, Indonesia, Mauritius, United Kingdom, United States

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