I'm taking the opportunity to have a mid-life gap year. I'm planning on spending 2017 in Europe. I'm keen to; investigate my German family ancestry, enjoy the hospitality of the countries of the EU, recharge and re-create ready for the next stage of life and enjoy a time of freedom from responsibility. I'm taking a gamble, resigning from my job, travelling and am not too sure what the next stage of life will look like.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've heard it's a great way to get to know a town/city and to find out all the good tips the locals take for granted.

Interests

• arts
• performing arts
• street art
• education
• music
• classical music
• hiking
• skiing
• art history
• theatre
• real estate

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've visited Ayres Rock (Uluru), sailed around Shark Bay, lived in an Aboriginal community, taught in schools in Australia and the UK.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I've lived in parts of Australia that even not many Australians get to experience. I grew up on a farm in the south west of Australia, I have lived on remote Aboriginal communities in Central Australia, and provide housing in Perth.

Countries I’ve Visited

Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Thailand, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Croatia, United Kingdom