On my way into Auckland for a Working Holiday year. Embarrassingly under-prepared. But maybe that means we get to hang out?!?!

I have been traveling for a long time since beginning to study abroad while back in University. It has been my plan for a long time to work/live/travel New Zealand. I came to be here by surprise when I was offered a job for a project in Taiwan, and since I was on this side of the Pacific I decided it was the best time to make my way here. I am trying to prepare myself for the months to come while I am in Auckland and would

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like to tap into the undercurrents. However much I love hostels, you can only meet so many kinds of people there. I love to spend time with locals and really get to know a place, no matter how brief. I hope to share stories and experiences with you all.

Interests

Outdoor adventure, Anthropology, Language, Art, Soccer, Snowboarding, Drumming.

• arts
• writing
• socializing
• music
• outdoor activities
• camping
• snowboarding
• soccer
• anthropology
• building
• bamboo
• bamboo bikes

Music, Movies, and Books

King Gizzard & The Lizard Is my favorite band. I write music journalism and will be covering the Laneway Festival in a couple days for Under The Radar! I love Miyazaki films and am reading Salman Rushdie right now.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spent the last two weeks teaching farmers to build bamboo bikes in Taiwan

What I Can Share with Hosts

Dry humor. Good stories. Chill evenings. Stories of the silly amount of places I've lived.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, France, Iceland, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Chile, Spain, United States