I've been travelling for over 10 straight years and live for meeting new people and cultures. I’ve lived in a dozen countries and visited over 90. I was born in Sri Lanka but grew up near the wine regions of South Australia. I am a product of a bunch of different places, cultures and influences at this point.

I am seriously keen on food and coffee and I’m always down to grab a bite with anyone who enjoys the same. I love meeting people who are adventurous, like to laugh and are comfortable immersing themselves in local culture and customs.

*Because cs has gotten a bit tinder-y lately for some reason: I’m in a relationship — even though I’d likely be travelling solo if I’m on this platform. Anyway just to be upfront and avoid any awkwardness. 🤣

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To get to know a new place through the people who define it and share a bit of myself in the process.

*I don't surf or host at the moment and only use couchsurfing for the Hangouts feature within the Mobile app.

Interests

Meeting interesting people. Hearing their stories and learning.

Food in all its forms: cooking, eating, markets

Photography: particularly street, reportage

Walking around with good music between my ears.

• photography
• cooking
• psychology
• pool
• street food
• laughter
• socialism
• specialty coffee

Music, Movies, and Books

TV: Breaking Bad, Seinfeld, Hustle, Friday Night Lights, Veronica Mars

Music: The National, Reggaeton, Electro Swing, Dancehall, Ethiopian Reggae , Andean Folk

Movies: The Hunt, The Separation, Diving Bell And The Butterfly, Warrior, Incendies, Amores Perros, City of God, Untouchables

Books: The Brain That Changes Itself, The Wretched of the Earth,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Living in a yurt with Shepard nomads in remote Kyrgyzstan

Visiting the Panama Rainforest and living with the native Embera tribe "alone" for several days.

Judging competition level Gelato in Italy & London

300+ Ramen shops in Japan

Glacier hiking in Patagonia

Offroading in Southern Ethiopia and living with some of oldest tribes in the world.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Travel Tips
Food + Cooking
Photography

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Egypt, England, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russian Federation, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam, Wales, Western Sahara

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Bolivia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Viet Nam