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Overview

  • 3 references 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Indonesian; learning Arabic (North Levantine)
  • 32, Male
  • Member since 2009
  • Journalist
  • Melbourne
  • From Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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About Me

Hmmm, what can I tell you?
Well, I'm Martin. But you can call me Marty 😊
I grew up in Melbourne. My mother is Lebanese and my father Australian.
I live in Sydney now. I'm Australian journalist working for Viceland. I basically make stories for them about people/issues and I love it. I've worked in media for 5-6 years now and it's taken me to some really interesting places and I've met some fascinating characters along the way too.

Over the last 10 years, I've had the privilege of traveling to lots of different countries.
I like learning about history, culture, religion and ethics. I also love learning languages.

I have a strong sense of humour and love to have a laugh! I think I'm pretty easy-going and considerate and I try to be kind and giving to others.

You'll love my cooking and the conversations we'll get into and if you ever come to Australia, you'll always be welcome at my house 😃

Interests

Films, documentaries, music, photography, travel.

Beer, wine, cheese!

  • arts
  • writing
  • tv
  • traveling
  • music
  • journalism

Music, Movies, and Books

My main genre of music is hip hop but I have pretty broad tastes when it comes to music and movies!

Books: If On a Winters Night A Traveler by Italo Calvino, Of Mice and Men and currently reading Homo Sapiens by Yuval Harrari,

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a practical person, so I can help with any tasks around the house.
eg. If you have issues with electricity sockets/lights.

If you need any errands run for you, I can do that!

I can also cook for you! I love cooking.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, China, Croatia, Egypt, England, Finland, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Nepal, New Zealand, Palestine, Russian Federation, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Indonesia, Lebanon

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