CURRENT MISSION

Enjoying the sunshine!!

ABOUT ME

I live on the beautiful west coast of Canada on Vancouver Island, BC. I am a very creative person, who loves to laugh, and share good times. I am inspired by nature, and I like to express myself with music, art and soapmaking. I have been sharing my life with my Chilean girlfriend Pamela for the past 6 years, and I am trying to show her a good couchsurfing experience as well! If you would like to hear some of my music, and see some of my art please visit this website: reverbnation.com/joshgellman

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Yo vivo por la hermosa Oeste costa de Canada, en la isla de Vancouver B.C. Soy una persona creativa. Me encanta la naturaleza y quiero conocer muchos lugares de mundo. Tengo mucho tiempo estudiano la musica y haciendo artesania y jabon natural. Voy de viaje con mi novia Pamela y espero compartir una buena experiencia de couchsurfing con ella tambien.

Me gusta compartir una sonrisa con personas nuevas!

Si te gustario escuchar mi musica, y ver mi arte anda a ese sito porfa: reverbnation.com/joshgellman

PHILOSOPHY

Whatever I do, I try to do it well!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I try to be a good example of Canadians when I visit other countries, and always try to give back a lot when I'm hosted. Whether it be cooking, sharing stories, or my entertainment repertoire, I try to make the most of the experiences, and show my appreciation!

I like to offer a place to stay for travelers to BC. Most people just pass through Nanaimo quickly on their way to Tofino or Victoria, but need to know that we have an amazing natural river to swim in, and numerous beautiful spots. I would be happy to show!!

I also like the feeling of having a friend when I arrive in a place where I have never been before.

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Soy un amante de los viajes y de nuestra hermosa tierra. Me interesa intercambiar y compartir culturas, pensamientos, experiencias y definitivamente, la musica!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My experiences with couchsurfing have all been fantastic, and introduced me to amazing people, who I became good friends with instantly! It's really a great thing, and the help of couchsurfing friends has made many of my voyages more enjoyable!!

Interests

Music, Art, Travelling, Fun People!

• arts
• festivals
• cooking
• traveling
• magic
• music
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

Phish, MMW, Little Feat, Bob Marley, Santana, Stevie Wonder, Yes, The Police, Black Crowes, Derek Trucks, Sly and the Family Stone, Jethro Tull, Gov't Mule, The Doors, Oysterhead, Talking Heads, Eric Clapton, Traffic, Meters, Radiohead, Norah Jones, Gill Scott Heron, CSNY, Sting, Neil Young, Bill Withers, Pink Floyd, Blind faith, Fiona Apple, Trey Anastasio, Queen, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Allman Brothers Band, ZZ Top, John Scofield, Led Zeppelin, James Brown, Don Ross, Sisters Euclid, Jamiroquai, Mother Mother, Richie Havens, Col. Bruce Hampton, Ray Charles, Muddy Waters, Aretha Franklin, Soulive, Grateful Dead, Bjork, Christina Aguilera, Ruben Gonzalez, Mano Negra, Antibalas, Marc Ribot, Manu Chau, Tito Puente, India Arie, Black Eyed Peas, Erykah Badu, Inti Illimani, Poncho Sanchez, Buena Vista, Victor Jara, Celia Cruz, Shakti, Articulo Viente, Hilario Duran, Mr Something Something, Béla Fleck, Charlie Hunter, Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald, Celso Machado, Herbie Hancock, Phil Dwyer, Miles Davis, Bobby McFerrin, Bill Frisell, Charlie Parker, Michael Brecker, Thelonious Monk, Flora Purim, Diana Krall, Marsalis, Jaco, Bill Evans, Zorn, Mingus, Coltrane, Wes Montgomery, Danilo Perez, Dafnis Prieto, Rosa Passos, Dizzy Gillespie, Jobim, McCoy Tyner, Ahmad Jamal, Jaga Jazzist, Duke Ellington, Mulgrew Miller, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Horace Silver, Kenny Barron, Chucho Valdes, etc........

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Macchu Picchu, Torres Del Paine, Salar de Uyuni, Iguazu Falls, Angkor Wat, Playing music at big festivals!

Teach, Learn, Share

I like to share and sometimes teach 3 songs, 3 magic tricks, and 3 jokes!

3 canciones, 3 trucos de magia, y 3 chistes!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to cook!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Poland, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Chile

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