Jaz Hales:
Hola! I am a creative and easy-going person, with a love of food and meeting new people. I am on an adventure to discover and get lost in the big wide world. I love animals (especially monkeys!), nature and dancing!

James Deane:
Kia ora! I enjoy having a yarn and meeting new people over a whiskey. I am a web designer by trade with a passion for creative building, I also enjoy spending time taking photos.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

We are on Couchsurfing because we want to give back to the people of the countries we visit and have a more special experience. As nice as it is staying in hotels and whatnot (rather boring!), I believe that in order to have a true adventure, couchsurfing is where it is at!
We have a fun soul with a positive outlook to life, we would very much enjoy staying with you!

Interests

Jaz Hales:
I love food, all different types! I love to paint, draw and sculpt. Socializing and dancing is how I communicate. Swimming and yoga. Herbal studies and projects about sustainability are also interests of mine.

James Deane:
I like to skate, snowboard and hanging out with friends. I am easy going with a bubbly personality and a can-do attitude. I hope to eat my way around the world; sampling delicious cuisines. Design and creative building.

• animals
• design
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• yoga
• gardening
• traveling
• socializing
• painting
• drawing
• scuba diving
• snowboarding
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

Jaz Hales:
Funk music and anything with a groovy base-line. I love to dance to Latin American sounds. Movies- anything directed by Michel Gondry or Wes Anderson. - Fantasy films. Books- herbal remedies.

James Deane:
Kiwi music; Fat Freddy's drop on a summer's day. I like all types of music. Films/books- action, sci-fi.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Jaz Hales:
I swam with sharks and stingrays in Tahiti, no tank, no diving equipment; just me and these beautiful creatures!

James Deane:
Give up everything and travel the world!

Teach, Learn, Share

Jaz Hales:
I can speak French at an intermediate level and I can pick up words and sentences very easily. I can teach you how to cook yummy food that you will crave long after! I might even show you some of my drawings.

James Deane:
I can share my knowledge of web design, gardening and building. I am a kind soul and always up for a laugh. I am willing to learn anything and provide a helping hand.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Jaz Hales:
I can share my hospitality skills and knowledge, as well as the knowledge I have for herbs and Naturopathy. I will be grateful and a joy to have, always smiling and optimistic.

James Deane:
I am pleasure to be around, sharing my enthusiasm for life. I love socializing and having good conversations.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Cambodia, England, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Indonesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand