Im a doctor from the uk working in Australia for the last 18 months. I’m travelling across Australia for work but have a week off every other week for travel. I’m hoping to get off the beaten track and see hidden spots during my time off.

I've travelled around the major cities of Europe as well as India, Central America and southeast Asia. I like trying and cooking new food, martial arts, football, snowboarding and exploring new cities.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think couchsurfing forms friendships and teaches about cultures in a way no other accommodation can. I want to travel all over the world and I would rather spend the money I save on activities and sports rather than expensive accommodation. I also think that a locals knowledge beats the tour guide every time.

Interests

I like to try new things, especially sports. I like playing racquet sports and football with friends. Martial arts is a passion and I would say football is my favourite to watch. One of the main reasons I travel is to try different foods so I'm always down to cook or eat out.

• italian food
• japanese food
• mexican food
• video games
• reading
• team sports
• combat sports
• soccer
• karate
• snorkelling

Music, Movies, and Books

Comedy film: The Hangover
Overall film: Shawshank Redemption
I'm not a film snob so chances are I will enjoy watching your favourite film too.

Music: I can get along with any music but I really like Ludovico Einaudi

Books: Misery, Great Gatsby, Inferno and all thriller/suspense books

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was 16 I competed in the karate world championships near Pisa in Italy, representing England. I also ate a two foot long naan bread on my own. I know which one I'm more proud of...

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd like to learn any language that I can, even if it's just so I'm less ignorant to locals, and I can help teach english to anyone who needs help. I can give some basic karate lessons and I would love to learn whatever hobby my host has.
I would like to learn to cook local dishes.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Sport enthusiasm- I can get excited over any sport as long as I know the rules.
Foodie- keen to share a meal with hosts
Hiking buddy- happy to do any hikes as long or short as you like

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belize, Cambodia, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Laos, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Thailand