Hi, my name is Russ and I have recently moved to Macedonia from China to take up a new job. I have this amazing apartment that is 100 meters from the best nightspots in Skopje but is in a quiet location. It is walkable to the very center of the city and is located where many people consider the very heart of Skopje.

I live here alone after finishing up a 5-year stint working in China. That was an amazing experience but I am sure that Macedonia will hold many opportunities for adventure and excitement.

I have travelled to more than 70 countries and plan to hit the magic 100 mark before my contract here finishes.

I am an avid amateur photographer and enjoy sharing my memories on Instagram. russell_oneill1

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As I said above, I am new here and see this as a great way to get to know the city better as I share the experiences with others. I am also a strong advocate of pay it forward and maybe you are living in one of those countries that I have yet to visit so perhaps in the future we can meet up in your hometown.

I also enjoy and chat and playing host as well as showing others a good time.

Interests

• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• solo travel
• adventure
• street photography

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm a news junky so I read lots of newspapers. My tastes in music are very eclectic and it all depends on what mood I am in.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I think many of my experiences have been truly amazing and usually, they involve a story related to a travel adventure. I'd be happy to share some of these over a bottle of surprisingly good Macedonian wine.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Explore this friendly and fascinating city together.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, China, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, England, Germany, Macedonia, South Africa