CURRENT MISSION

explore Hong Kong!

ABOUT ME

Hey, I'm Ralph. I work as a Video Director/Animator in Auckland https://vimeo.com/ralphmatthews My plan is to travel a bit between work - I'm a very curious person and I'm gradually traveling through different parts of the world. I'm interested in the people, their stories and idea's, music and also how they do everyday life.

PHILOSOPHY

"To risk nothing is to risk everything"

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

In 2007 I joined and I've been telling my friends about the project ever since! For me there's no better way to connect with the city and it's amazing locals.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

All my best travel experiences have involved couchsurfing. It just feels like the most natural way to travel! I've never had a bad experience, all have been great couchsurfers and hosts.

Interests

small-world moments, conversations, unexpected adventures, planned adventures, learning, locals, islands, cooking, tasting food, parties, the ocean, surfing, small-world moments, design, art, art on the street, surf, wakeboarding, culture shock, electric shocks, shockers, bicycles, colour, bush walks, monkeys, photography, film, music festivals, bakeries, the world, curious people, big meals with friends and family... to be continued...

• arts
• culture
• design
• photography
• music festivals
• festivals
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• partying
• traveling
• music
• surfing
• wakeboarding

Music, Movies, and Books

Bowie, Dirty Projectors,
Directors: David Lynch, Quentin Tarantino, Wes Anderson, Peter Jackson, Tim Burton,
Authors: The Classics by C.S lewis, Charles Dickens. Monocle magazine and Wallpaper mag.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

So many on this trip alone! If it's relevant I'll tell you :-)

Teach, Learn, Share

I could try teach you the traditional Maori dance The Haka. haha, depending on how festive we're feeling! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o0pv6k37yE All the funny little things I've learnt from the last five months travelling around the world! :-)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Monaco, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, New Zealand

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