CURRENT MISSION

Writing my Rum Diaries

ABOUT ME

I've travelled through Europe as far as the Czech Republic, and spent over 6 years living in Canada. I've worked a ton of different jobs; picking up some useful skills - a seafood shack dishwasher, a million-dollar mansion gardener - along the way.

I'm a really laid-back, easy-going guy, whose philosophy is that life is there to be enjoyed; and that work is a means to an end, rather than the raison d'etre.

After Europe, University and Canada, I came home with a plan to raise some cash over about 6 months and then take off again. I found out about Couchsurfing on a trip to Belgium, and hosted my first surfer about two weeks later. Since then, I've surfed my way across the United States and met many kind souls.

I think. I drink. I listen. I talk. Sometimes, I wear my kilt (it's not a skirt; well, kind of).

PHILOSOPHY

"I feel a bit lightheaded, maybe you should drive"

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've hosted many people in my hometown (Perth, Scotland) and enjoyed showing them around and getting to know them. After I left, I was able to stay with several people in the USA while I travelled up to Canada.

Now that I have my own place and some stability in my adopted city of Toronto, I'd be happy to host some new travellers.

Interests

Travel, politics, journalism, food, beers, movies, books, mountain biking, technology.

• writing
• books
• dining
• seafood
• beer
• drinking
• politics
• technology
• movies
• traveling
• cycling
• journalism

Music, Movies, and Books

Pretty eclectic tastes in all three categories.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived in a foreign country for about 6 years longer than I thought I would...

Teach, Learn, Share

Don't eat yellow snow.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Currently, my apartment is too cramped to host CS'ers, but I'd be happy to provide you with advice on where to go/what to do, or meet for coffee/a drink if our schedules allow.

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United Kingdom

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