CURRENT MISSION

Pura vida en America Del Sur

ABOUT ME

People say I'm a man of many textures...suede, steel, satin, velvet...but I'd describe myself more as a post-postmodern cheeky sun of a gun.

A cheeky sun of a gun who is laid back and enjoys a good beer. If I was any more laid back I'd probably be horizontal. And there's nothing better than a little siesta. Expect meeting new people and experiencing new adventures and differing perspectives.

Enriching your mind with new ideas liberates the soul and broadens the mind. That comes first, then the rest. Preferably in a hammock with a cold beer, good music, next to laughter and fantastic company. ooohhheee yeh!

PHILOSOPHY

Para cada mal, mezcal, para cada bien, tambien! ole!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

You scratch my back and I scratch yours!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Great people. Great travel. Great experiences.

Who would have thought I'd be hitch-hiking in the middle of Iceland listening to Sigur Ros or speeding through the mudslides of the Panamanian jungle with a crazy Chinese driver.....?

Local knowledge... that old chestnut huh.

Interests

Making films and taking pictures about amazing places and interesting people.

Observe the very nature of people, the essence of humankind and show it back to people on film. That way we can understand ourselves in a deeper way. We can laugh at ourselves or help a brother out. We can see ourselves in a new light.

I can't wait for the new stimulus and discoveries in South America, something completely different, and to capture these experiences on film!

I love to learn. Learning about people, their cultures, why they behave the way they do. It's endlessly fascinating and equally exciting to be welcomed in to their world!

• perfumes
• beer
• partying
• movies
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• hitchhiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Film - Bergman, Tarkovsky, Almodovar, Kieslowski, Jodorowsky, Bunuel, World cinema

Music - My Bloody Valentine, Sigur Ros, M83, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Beatles, Stones, Yo la Tengo, Stax Label, Ethiopian Jazz, Geoffrey Gurramal Yuppingu, film soundtracks and Glen Gould.

Books - The Leopard, Tennessee Williams, Ray Loriga, Roberto Bolano, Shantaram, Stornaway way.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I met Yoko Ono at a party in NYC....'we share the same birthday' is a good conversation starter.

visited 23 states (10.2%)Create your own visited map of The World

Teach, Learn, Share

Open your eyes and experience the world. There is something to be said for the simple things in life.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Fiji, France, Germany, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Singapore, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, New Zealand