Now based in New Zealand.

ABOUT ME

I am a restless soul, always on the move and it seems that change and new experiences have become somewhat an addiction for me. My camera travels everywhere with me, also another addiction of mine...I love how photography can be so powerful as a medium and I am lucky to have that ability to capture the beauty that i see in everyday life, transient moments and different cultures. I hope to see as much of the world as possible and become as open and knowledgeable as I can. Learning from others is a powerful thing.

PHILOSOPHY

I'm interested in Japanese philosophies such as Ikigai - reason for being and the idea - 'Mono-no-aware' meaning the bittersweet, transient nature of life and acknowledgement of inevitability. I like how the Japanese find words to give meaning to ideas or feelings/emotions that we in the west cannot explain with words.

"When you travel, remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable. It is designed to make its own people comfortable." - Clifton Fadiman.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's such an incredible way to travel, I have stayed with some really amazing, welcoming, funny, interesting and kind people....and have made some good friends...the hospitality of local people is a beautiful thing.

Interests

Photography, documentary photography, street photography. Food, markets, cafes, cooking, local cuisine, gardening, foraging, regenerative farming, permaculture. Yoga. Art, design, interior/exterior design, textiles, illustration, books, music.

Hiking, countryside, forests, the sea, snow, mountains. Beautiful places in beautiful countries. The outdoors, nature. Exploring by foot is the best way to discover.

• books
• architecture
• design
• photography
• documentaries
• dining
• cooking
• yoga
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• surfing
• tourism
• rivers
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I like a lot of music and i feel this is better discovered face to face. I love to take inspiration from others for just about anything...

Books:
Carlos Ruiz Zafon - Shadow of the Wind.
Jon Krakauer - Into The Wild.
Khaled Hosseini - The Kite Runner
Ikigai (Japanese philosophy)
Rupi Kaur - Milk and Honey
Jack Kerouac - The Dharma Bums

Any travel writing, or books full of information, history and imagery on cultures. I have an obsession with photobooks.

Photographers:
Chris Burkard
Steve McCurry

Films:
Into The Wild
Gladiator
Studio Ghibli
The Intouchables (french film)
Snowboarding/surf/skate movies
Anime - Attack on Titan

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Rode a horse for two days through the remote countryside of Bolivia...through rivers and mountains, with a guide who spoke only Spanish and after not having ridden a horse for 13 years.

Teach, Learn, Share

Photography, teach the English language, learn the local language, my traveller knowledge, places, people, and experiences.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good company...an easy going mindset...i love hearing about musical influences, your passions and anything that moves or interests you!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Estonia, Fiji, France, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Uruguay, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Cambodia, Japan, United Kingdom