Kia ora, Hallo, Ahoy, Bonjour!

I hope you are well! My names Troy, I am 25 and am from New Zealand 🇳🇿 (definitely not Australia) 😉

Nearly two years ago, I got tired of my job in New Zealand and wanted to see a little bit more of the world. So I brought a one way ticket!

I’ve just finished riding my bicycle from the UK to Turkey and am currently back in Wanaka, New Zealand! ✌🏼

Climbing is one of my biggest passions, but I am trying to broaden my horizons and learn new exciting things about our world and the people within it 🌍

Currently I’m trying to explore a lot of mindful and present aspects in life. It’s something that I’m finding quite interesting and am excited to keep continuing! 🧘🏽

I’m also a vegetarian ☺️

Worst for last, and I hate to say this, but I’m not just a means for accomodation. If you’re looking for a cheap or easy place to stay, Albert Town Campground or the Red Bridge in Luggate are both places which offer cheap or free accommodation. I try to offer my surfers what good experience I can ✌🏼

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

We have a word in New Zealand called manaakitanga, it means the process of showing respect, generosity, and care for people, and I try hard to practice these values ☺️

Interests

As you can probably tell, my biggest interest and passion is lots of adventure based activities! I love being in the outdoors, learning about history, and trying to find peace.

• movies
• mountaineering
• surfing
• rock climbing
• adventure
• waterfalls
• sunsets

Music, Movies, and Books

My favourite book and movie is Into the Wild.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The trip I am currently on now is pretty exciting and incredible! I’m thoroughly enjoying meeting new people and seeing many beautiful places! 🫶🏼

Teach, Learn, Share

If I am hosting people, I love to take them rock-climbing if they would like to. I have been rock-climbing for nearly ten years and am a qualified teacher and coach in the sport.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have plenty of stories to share and can offer to cook dinner, share a drink, or play some music together!

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, New Zealand, Wales