CURRENT MISSION

On my round the world trip currently in New Zealand & loving it!

ABOUT ME

I'm currently on a round the world trip for a year. I left UK in Nov 2010 & so far have visited Dubai, Malaysia, Sumartra, Lombok's Gili Islands, Bali, Java & traveled down the east coast of Oz on a Greyhound bus in 26 days! I arrived in NZ south island at the end of March 2011 & I've got 2 months before I set off on a 6 month tour of South America.
I'm a (semi) reformed party person. Very outgoing, enjoys socialising, meeting new people and being immersed in new cultures.
I enjoy the great outdoors and I'm thoroughly looking forward to experiencing a great deal more of it during my travels this year.

PHILOSOPHY

I like cake, (& beer)...!

Treat others with the respect that you wish to be treated with. See as much of the world as you can, as you'll only get this opportunity once in your lifetime.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Recent member, recommended by an existing member.

I have couch surfed for years with my extended friends and family. Whilst during this trip I will be a surfer I'm going to be a host upon my return to the UK in 2011.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I spend most of my holidays visiting my friends & families couch surfing from as far back as I can remember!

Interests

Sight-seeing, walking/trekking, socialising, live music/gigs/festivals, museums & places of interest/history, dancing!

• fish
• architecture
• festivals
• dancing
• beer
• walking
• partying
• eating out
• music
• live music
• outdoor activities
• fishing
• surfing
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

I like action movies, sci fi & comedies.
Very wide selection of musical taste, everything from dance, drum & bass, folk, indie, soul to punk. I worked in a record shop for 7 years, so anything goes really!
Favourite books written by Terry Pratchett & Tolkein.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Milford Sound NZ. Borobudar & Prambanan temples in Java. Snorkling with turtles & amazing multi-coloured fish in the Gili Islands. Ankha Wats in Cambodia. River trip down the Mekong in Laos. Gaudi architecture in Barcelona. Whale watching in South Africa.

Teach, Learn, Share

Part of my last job was working with folk training them in a variety of skills & procedures.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bolivia, Cambodia, Chile, Egypt, France, Indonesia, Ireland, Laos, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom

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