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Overview
About Me
CURRENT MISSION
In Europe again for the first time in a few years. Bicycle touring around, through and over the Alps.
ABOUT ME
From New Zealand's South Island, growing up on the west coast, studying on the east. In more recent times I've lived, travelled and worked in the UK and a few places around Europe. Now living in Auckland working at the beach and enjoying the Kiwi lifestyle.
On the road once more, riding my bicycle. Feels good to be moving, meeting new folk, experiencing new things.
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
In the last few years I have travelled mostly throughout Europe but also within Africa. During this time I have stayed with a number of Couchsurfers and have always enjoyed my time meeting and staying with very kind local folk.
At home in Auckland I've been going to CS evenings, sharing a drink with visitors to Auckland.
COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
Mostly brief stays, but always positive experiences meeting people from around the world even if only for a short time. I have met some fantastic people and have made some good friends through CS.
Interests
Bike touring right now. Reading, writing a little. Mountains. The ocean. Adjusting my view of the world. People with mad theories. People that care.
- socializing
- outdoor activities
- cycling
- hiking
- beaches
- rivers
- mountains
Music, Movies, and Books
Herman Hesse, Dostoevsky and Tolstoy lately.
The Velvet Underground, Pearl Jam, Nina Simone, Muse, Massive Attack, Sam Cooke, Pink Floyd....
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
I walked for two days with one of my closest friends, through forests and mountains to visit the world's clearest lake water.
Countries I’ve Visited
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Ghana, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom, Vatican City State
Countries I’ve Lived In
Austria, New Zealand, Sweden, United Kingdom