CURRENT MISSION

Discover tropical mushrooms

ABOUT ME

I have far too many interests than I have time for in this life. One of my greatest passions is knowledge, I love reading and learning about everything.

I have lived without electricity, I have been homeless, I have lived and worked on organic and permaculture farms, I powered my mercedes on used vegetable grease for 4 years and helped others to do the same, I played my first open air concert (guitar) when I was 14 in front of 400 people, I have circumnavigated the globe and have met some of the greatest people while doing so. This is why I am on CouchSurfing, to share, exchange, network, and meet other wonderful people from all over the world.

PHILOSOPHY

I am a spiritual atheist. With a strong scientific training, I naturally question and want proof for every belief. I find it very difficult to believe without knowing. I approach religion with a skeptical mind and view it from a psycho-analytical cultural-evolution perspective. I have a deep reverence for nature and all life and am very much interested in religion and spirituality, the supernatural and paranormal, this topic is a favorite of mine.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I am still new, I just have met other couchsurfers and hosts and hope to get my first surfing and hosting experiences soon.

Interests

Music, ultimate frisbee, politics, economics, religion, science, history, farming/gardening (Sustainable Agriculture & Permaculture), construction and building and making things (DIY projects, Appropriate Technology, eco-buildings), cooking, etc.

I do not know yet, but want to learn: capoeira, tai chi/chi gong, any other language, any other musical intrument, cooking styles, magic & mentalism, wood and stone carving

• design
• diy
• concerts
• capoeira
• environment
• cooking
• gardening
• politics
• technology
• reading
• billiards
• magic
• music
• guitar
• surfing
• atheism
• sports
• agriculture
• biology
• ecology
• economics
• history
• languages
• religion
• science
• snooker

Music, Movies, and Books

I mostly read non-fiction books about science, politics, history, and religion, but do love a good novel, particularly if it is funny or of cultural significance.

Books: The Permaculture Designer Manual, Kite Runner, Shantaram, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Trilogy,

Authors I like: Daniel Quammen, Richard Dawkins, Tom Robbins, Bill Bryson, Paul Stamets

Music: Shpongle, Tom Waits, Thievery Corporation, Air, Spearhead, Bonobo, Dead Prez, Corduroy, Seeed, Mellow Mark, Bob Marley, Dub Spencer and Trance Hill, Afro Celt Sound System, Richard Cheese, Keb' Mo', Frank Zappa, Easy Star All Stars, Jazzkantine, Jan Delay, Lost at Last, Bwicked, Peter Tosh, DJ Vadim, Putumayo music, Ninja Tunes, Pink Floyd, Manu Chao, Stan Getz, Fantastischen Vier, Oliver Mtukudzi many many many more...

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Science, biology, ecology, nature, environment, tropical forests, conservation, mushrooms, alternative energy, natural building, sustainable design, DIY biofuels, gardening/farming, music, frisbee

Learn: Magic & mentalism, languages, musical instruments, cooking styles, science, Tai Chi, Capoeira, sports/games, snooker

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Malaysia, Sweden, Switzerland, United States

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