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Overview

  • 14 references 9 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French, Spanish
  • 39, Male
  • Member since 2007
  • Earth walker
  • TV Broadcasting degree, but I learned way more on the roa...
  • From Burnaby, B.C. Canada
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Learn everything and don't starve

ABOUT ME

A mashed potato loving cyclist, I'm a minimalist and artist at heart. I love making new friends and having random adventures. I'm friendly and extremely low maintenance.

I like life slow.

I'm currently living in Liverpool with my girlfriend, hoping to stay.

PHILOSOPHY

I live for unexpected experiences and creating in quality.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Cycling into a new town, finding an address and instantly having a new friend that welcomes you home is such an incredible experience. Being able to participate in this exchange of human generosity is a big privilege.

Interests

I'm really interested in this life.

  • photography
  • gardening
  • video games
  • board games
  • music
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • camping
  • soccer
  • hockey
  • swimming
  • ecology
  • geography
  • philosophy
  • hitchhiking
  • climbing
  • consciousness
  • good books

Music, Movies, and Books

Orwell, Kerouac, London, Juan Rulfo..

Kurosawa, Wes Adams, independent film

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Cycled from Vancouver to Oaxaca in 8 months, then hitchhiked back in 10 days.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know a lot about tv and film production, cycling and hitchhiking long distances and stealth camping.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook, share stories of Saharan donkeys and listen.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom

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