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Overview

  • 3 references 2 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Dutch, Portuguese
  • 34, Male
  • Member since 2012
  • Architect
  • University
  • From Australia
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About Me

After a 6-year hiatus, I'm back. Exploring the world yet again.

I'm an architect by profession and a wantrepreneur at heart. I'm constantly scheming business and design ideas, which often reflect my adventurous personality.

I love exploring, trying new things and surrounding myself with new people and experiences.

I believe in generosity, kindness and supporting one another. The sharing economy is a necessity and the future is open-source.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I seek cultural immersion and authentic experiences in my travels. I wish not to stand at a distance and observe, but rather get swept away through experience. I love making new friends and learning about other cultures and ideas.

Interests

My interests are diverse and I'm a bit of a jack-of-all-trades. Some day I'll combine those skills in an ethical business venture.

  • culture
  • architecture
  • design
  • diy
  • dancing
  • environment
  • cooking
  • desserts
  • fine dining
  • meditation
  • gardening
  • traveling
  • electronic music
  • camping
  • surfing
  • australian football
  • entrepreneurship
  • beaches
  • adventure
  • house music
  • trance music
  • healthy lifestyle
  • 3d printing
  • horticulture
  • health and fitness

Music, Movies, and Books

Trance, House

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In no particular order:

- Visiting the Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Such a great day on hired mountain bikes exploring at our own pace.

- Looking over Port Moresby just before sunset, the harbour was just such a beautiful sight.

- Tomorrowland 2012, Belgium. Paul Van Dyk's set was the best I've ever heard (to date)

- Hiking the Italian Dolomites (Tre-Cime) with my best mates after 3 years of separation due to the covid-19 pandemic

Teach, Learn, Share

Learn:

- Second language, I'm working on it.
- Dance (Salsa)
- Piano

Share:

I'm a very approachable person and love to share knowledge, opinions, theories and recipes 😝

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have been hosted in the past, both within and outside of Couchsurfing. I love to share food and have often whipped up some Australian specialties for my lovely hosts 😉

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Portugal, Réunion, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Belgium, Portugal

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