CURRENT MISSION

I am exploring Japan for 5 or 6 weeks to watch the rugby world cup and do some hiking. Then I will go scuba diving in the Philippines! Should be a great time, maybe see you along the way :)

ABOUT ME

I like to think I am a pretty typical New Zealander - relaxed, friendly and open-minded. I get along really well with most people and enjoy meeting new people, especially those with backgrounds different from my own. I am enthusiastic and full of energy and some people say I have a cheeky grin. I like enjoying the little things in life, am never in a hurry and like a good laugh. I love exploring the outdoors especially beaches/mountains and basically any sport.

PHILOSOPHY

Only boring people get bored. Life is good, make the most of it and smile!
I'm not too worried about the future, I would rather live for the moment and enjoy everything while I can because you never know what is around the corner.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

A little bit of everything! I love going to meet ups in cities I'm traveling to, surfing and hosting when I can.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I used couch surfing quite a lot while exploring America and Canada for a year. Surfed a bit, went to meet ups, found traveling companions and even hosted a few people in our van along the way!
In New Zealand I have hosted when possible and found it just as enjoyable.

Interests

Everything! Especially outdoorsy stuff, kayaking, diving, mountainbiking hiking etc. I love nature and animals, conservation, photography, travelling. I love making new friends and visiting old friends - which is part of the reason I travel so much.

• yoga
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• kayaking
• surfing
• scuba diving
• skiing
• paragliding
• mountainbiking

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived in a van for 7 months while traveling through Canada and America.
A two week hiking trip in Nepal.
Volunteering at an elephant sanctuary in Thailand and a turtle hatchery in Guatemala would have to be right up there!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share a New Zealand delicacy called marmite... love it or hate it?

What I Can Share with Hosts

laughs, stories, cooking, a New Zealand delicacy called marmite

Countries I’ve Visited

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Denmark, El Salvador, England, Fiji, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Nicaragua, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, New Zealand, United States