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Overview

  • 16 references 12 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Spanish; learning Swedish
  • 47, Male
  • Member since 2008
  • Does surfing count as an occupation?
  • In a school, with goats
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

When I find out I'll be sure to let you know!

ABOUT ME

I travelled to Europe at the beggining of the millenium following an impulse. After spending some time in Madrid I decided to try Majorca because the surf is better over there (namely because of having actual beaches).

A series of circumstances after that led me in a pilgrimage through London, Stockholm, Rosario and Madrid (again) for the next five years.

It was whilst back in Madrid that I decided to see a part of the world that I always wanted to visit, so in mid 2008 I went on a long round-the-world trip for about eight months through the USA-Fiji-Samoa-Australia-New Zealand-Chile finishing in Argentina.

It was amazing. But of course I eventually run out of money! So I've recently moved to London where I'm having a great time. I got good friends, a beautiful place to live in and a nice job. So you could say I'm happy for now.

Although, I do sometimes miss the feeling of dust in my shoes and wind in my hair... and I will soon get the travel bug again, so I've already been planning where my next trip is going to be.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've hosted quite a few groups with Couch Surfing and I've always had good experiences. I also couchsurfed during my RTW trip, especially in the USA.

Interests

Travelling, reading, surfing, football, canoodling with sheep.

  • running
  • nightlife
  • reading
  • traveling
  • surfing
  • soccer
  • rugby
  • beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite writer is Ernest Hemingway. I've read all of his books and only wish I could live such a full life as he did (well, minus the unfortunate ending). Despite being completely tone-deaf I love music, and I have a bit of an eclectic taste (tho some of my friends say I have no taste).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Watched the last sunset in the whole world at a remote beach in Samoa. Dived into an ocean trench. Experienced the true New Orleans nightlife shown to me by my awesome CS hosts. Walked through the Appalachians for a week without seeing another single human being. Played rugby with Fijians and got my ass kicked. Fed a shark, peed in my pants whilst feeding said shark.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Fiji, France, Germany, New Zealand, Samoa, Spain, United States, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

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