Im a traveller looking to learn about culture, history, language and just getting to meet people from all over the world. I have backpacked for the last 4 years as my preferred travel option. Married, children, semi retired.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's a Great way to meet other people, convenient and puts people in direct touch. Local knowledge is the best teacher.

Interests

Travel, hiking, learning to cook other ethnic food,

• culture
• socializing
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Gypsy kings
World music
Opera, Pavarotti, Bottichelli
Rap, R&B, Hip Hop

Movies about history, bio, true stories,

Hemmingway "The Old man of the Sea

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travelled solo to UK, Europe, Japan, China, Australia, USA

Teach, Learn, Share

'm proud of my culture and always ready to share stories of our history and I am equally prepared to learn more about other cultures, history and especially how we live in today's society.

What I Can Share with Hosts

NZ History & Maori Culture, traditional food, local historical sites and recommendations to visit and stay in other parts of NZ & Australia.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, China, Cook Islands, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, New Zealand