I have had a huge leak in my flat which means i am taking down walls. I am now hosting again but the flat isn't totally finished yet - but more or less it fine :-)

I work Monday - Friday so have more times free at the weekends - but I can host midweek too as am free in evenings.

CURRENT MISSION

See how many people I can meet between here and there.

I have just returned to the UK from a few years of bumming around the world, time to start being a host more than a surfer :-)

ABOUT ME

I'm quite laid back and easy going. I'm sure we can find some common ground over a coffee (or beer i do prefer beer). I'm gay, this isn't a problem for me, but I know it may be for others.
I trained as a mental health nurse but after working in that field for many years I realised that I am not the biggest fan of hospitals and have since take a career change. And then I changed back, and then left again and then changed again haha

I love visiting new places and meeting new people. To me this includes trying new foods, local drinks and maybe putting myself in situation i feel a little uncomfortable with. It's all part of the experience

PHILOSOPHY

You are a long time dead, so enjoy life whilst it is here.

Sometimes courage is not the loud roar of a lion. Sometime courage is that little voice inside which says tomorrow i will try again.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I would like to meet new people on my travels. Maybe I could be shown secret spots other tourists don't get to see. Maybe I can try and learn some of the local language. Maybe I could help tourists do the same here.

When i have been in a place for a while (like now) i would love to meet up with other travellers and swap stories.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've surfed and traveled with a few different people and have met some great hosts!

I would live to repay the favour by hosting people and now that I have a new place I can finally host for the first time!

Interests

meeting new people, drinks with friends, films, music, visiting new places. I try to stay healthy with bike riding, and many failed attempts at yoga, I'm not so flexable yet but I do try.

I have done a rather intense 5 week Ashtanga yoga course which i loved, i do however lack the commitment to continue with my practise as regular as i did when i was doing the course now that the course is open.

I enjoy trying to learn new languages, my current aim is Spanish which is comical as I am living in Italy. (Well I was)

Music, Movies, and Books

Sister Act, Muriels Wedding, TransAmerica
Mary J blige, Madonna, Cher, Alician Keys, Macy Gray
The Secret, Eat Love pray, A Piece of Cake, The Help

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I travelled from Europe to Australia using flights of less that 4 hours, it was a long trip.

i've lived in a tent for 6 whole month. But is was a big tent

I went to the church from Muriel's Wedding :-)

I once had to ask a man on a bus in Armenia if i could use his phone. Neither of us had a language in common. He was incredibly giving,

Teach, Learn, Share

I've just finished a nursing degree so I could show you how to professionally apply a plaster?

I am more than happy to help anyone with their English. I am from the north of the UK so i do not speak the queens English, i will however be able to teach you a little but more conversation English, and how its used in everyday life.

I am also trying to learn Spanish so anyone who wants to practise with me :-)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can practise Spanish / English and I can show you how to make (bland) English food

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Egypt, France, Georgia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Kenya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Palestine, Portugal, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Italy, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom

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