Hey world! I'm an outgoing creative type (I like to think) from New Zealand who loves meeting new people. I'm a musician, having studied contemporary music in London and spent the majority of my working life playing and teaching music in various ways. I'm a bit of a nerd when it comes to technology, and enjoy cycling and outdoors activities too. I have I guess a kinda sarcastic sense of humour (not the insulting kind) which I think is pretty representative of a lot of Kiwis and Brits. Anyway I'm a bit of an extravert I suppose so I thought it'd be cool to meet some nice people on my travels.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My travel experience to date has been pretty much defined by who I meet - travel is so much better when there are cool people to share it with. I'm hoping to do some cycling around Korea, and if I go solo I'd love to avoid staying in expensive and boring motels. Also I love the pay-it-forward concept. Meet some great people, enjoy some much appreciated hospitality and local knowledge and pay it forward by hosting others.

Interests

music (listening, playing)
technology
sustainable energy (OK, maybe it's just an obsession with Elon Musk and Tesla)
photography,
Korean - I guess I can say I'm an intermediate learner
cycling
travel

• photography
• concerts
• technology
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling

Music, Movies, and Books

This is looking more and more like an online dating profile... haha

I've watched an embarrassingly small amount of films, but off the top of my head, ones I've enjoyed/watched recently/have made an impression on me: the matrix, anchorman, up (OK, anything Pixar), Interstellar, the lego movie, fight club, the dark knight, I love you man, Children of Men. Scott Pilgrim! Yes.

Same goes with TV, I don't watch much but have enjoyed: breaking bad, episodes, fresh meat, adventure time, the office (british), most british comedy, 비정상 회담 (영어 자막 보면서!)

Music - Here's a bunch in no particular order: Erykah Badu, 4Hero, Nathan Haines, John Mayer, Kimbra, John Legend, Bombay Bicycle Club, Pomplamoose, Mount Kimbie, Bibio, Bonobo, James Blake, Bat For Lashes, Child of Lov, Hiatus Kaiyote, AlunaGeorge, Everything Everything, The 1975, Phoenix, Flying Lotus, Grimes, The XX, Daughter, JT, Bon Iver, Bjork, Gold Panda, Electric Wire Hustle, Shabazz Palaces, Dirty Projectors, M83, Darwin Deez, Two Door Cinema Club, Justin Timberlake, Robert Glasper, Glasser, Little Dragon, Holden, Nosaj Thing, Seekae
-THAT WILL DO-

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Completed the bicycle trail from Incheon to Pusan, over three separate trips - maybe not that amazing for some, but for me it was a big deal!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Private concert haha... depending on available instruments/speakers
Travel stories, a ride on my bike, install an adblocker on your browser (life changing), do random dishes/cleaning/odd jobs - not to mention my charming personality (that's a joke)
I'm a tidy guy - I clean up after myself.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Scotland

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, South Korea, United Kingdom