Hi there! I am a semi-nomadic kind of guy, spending half my year in St. John's, Newfoundland and the other half of the year elsewhere. I love anything active: tennis, hiking, bike touring, curling, skiing, ultimate frisbee and dance. I started a weird and wonderful cultural festival 9 years ago (Mummers Festival) and do freelance photography and communications work on the side. I did a lot of travelling through Asia in my 20s and loved walking out the door with no plan and an open mind. I made some close friends this way. I’m new to couchsurfing but have hosted and been hosted over the years before I even knew it was a thing!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Well I like the idea of meeting people in the places I visit and figured this might be a nice way to do so. I also appreciate all the little tips that only a local might know. Before couchsurfing existed I've had the good fortune of both hosting and being hosted by others and really enjoyed those encounters.

Interests

• photography
• cooking
• yoga
• meditation
• board games
• reading
• hiking
• camping
• skiing
• tennis
• dance
• biking
• ultimate frisbee
• curling

Music, Movies, and Books

I read almost only nonfiction. I hardly watch movies but I do like documentaries. Music...well anything with a good beat will make me move. Funk, soul, chill, pop, jazz...I dig many genres.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

For about half a year, I lived on the most amazing island in BC, Canada, helping a guy work on his 1600 sq foot dance floor in the forest. I went to study dance but also had the pleasure of living in a tent on a bed of sawdust with the deer and the ravens. It was amazing to live in nature for so long.

Teach, Learn, Share

I teach contact improvisation which is a form of dance that's part acrobatic, part modern dance, and part moving meditation. One of my passions for sure. I can also help you with your frisbee throw or your tennis backhand.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to cook and sharing food is always a good time. I’m very happy to do active/sporty/nature stuff with hosts. And can change a lightbulb or get that thing you need off a really high shelf!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Bolivia, Cambodia, China, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Ireland, Japan, Laos, Mexico, Peru, South Korea, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, Thailand