Hi I'm Ryan.

I used to run my own running and fitness business until early 2016 when I sold my shares to go travelling. I live a location-independent lifestyle and visit as many new places along the way.

I am currently working as a freelance digital handyman to fund my travels. I did a round the world trip back in 2003, and since then wanted to find a more sustainable way of doing it. I am more than happy to help with any physical tasks and I am very practical when it comes to DIY and trade skills.

I love snowboarding, adventure sports, martial arts and learning French.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am travelling the world, looking to meet new people and hopefully by couch-surfing I can get to know places and people in a more authentic way.

Interests

• writing
• diy
• cooking
• fitness
• crossfit
• traveling
• hiking
• snorkeling
• skiing
• snowboarding
• martial arts
• rock climbing
• budget travel
• video editing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Rock (especially power ballads), Dance, anything 70's and 80's.
Movies: Anything with Arnie in it, action or thillers.
Books: Anything informative

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Broke the UK record for fully lacing a running shoe (9.6 seconds)

Drove across a mountain without roads in Kazakhstan in a 1987 land cruiser sometimes with the car almost rolling over the side!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach
- English language
- IT/computer technical help
- DIY and trade skills
- Fitness advice and training

Learn
- French Language
- Anything new!

Share
- Video editing
- Blogging
- Web Design
- Business management

What I Can Share with Hosts

- My ability to fix things and perform all manner of DIY tasks. I am happy to help if you have anything that needs fixing or doing as I love doing this.

- I am more than happy to help with any physical tasks

- Enthusiasm for cooking!

- My stories of travelling

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Cambodia, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United States, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, New Zealand, United Kingdom