I teach English and computer programming. I create apps and websites too

I like meeting new people from around the world and learning about news countries and cultures. It'd be cool to walk around, go for a coffee, beer, etc

I speak French and basic Russian. And I'm learning very basic Mandarin--mainly trying to get a basic grip on the pronunciation currently

Do not offer a room or suggesting hanging out if your intentions are romantic, you have a weird fetish, etc. This behaviour is killing couchsurfing and killing the enjoyment of meeting new people in general

I'd like to exchange whatever I can. I teach complete beginners how to program. So if you interested I'd be more than happy to teach you for a few hours

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'd like to meet locals and see past the touristy parts in a city.

Interests

Galleries, mainly modern art. Exploring a new city's social scene and meeting people. Having interesting discussions from the silly to the sublime.

• arts
• modern art
• beer
• coffee
• drinking
• technology
• socializing
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Luke Vibert, John Coltrane, A Tribe Called Quest, Blackalicious, Fela Kuti, Sigur Ros, Miles Davis (Mainly electronic, jazz, 90s positive Hip Hop, but keen to hear anything new)
Films: Waking Life, Moon, Being John Malkovitch, Now for something completely different, Brazil, The eternal Sunshine of a Spotless mind
Books: Tibetan Yogas of Dreams and Sleep, Crime and Punishment, Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hitchhiked across Canada from the West to the East (a few buses were taken, however...) And then climbed Gros Morn mountain at dawn.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you English or various computer programming languages and proof read anything in English you need. I'm a professionally trained teacher.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm more than happy to go for some drinks if you're up for a coffee or a beer.

I could probably help you with any tech problems and help you improve your English.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belarus, France, Germany, Russian Federation, Turkey, United Kingdom