Hi there! I'm travelling across North America for two months, after receiving a travel grant from my college (Balliol, University of Oxford). I'm researching the history of American pool halls, but I'm also soaking up as much as I can as I travel. I love meeting new people, and am incredibly grateful that I've got the chance to meet so many on this journey (hopefully including you!)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people and hearing their stories, I think everyone has a unique perspective on the world, and we can all become better people by understanding the perspectives of others. When I travel, I really enjoy the more authentic experience of meeting people from the place you are travelling to and seeing what their life is like, rather than just staying in a hotel or hostel.

Interests

I'm still finding out a lot about the things that I like and the things that interest me. I'm very open to new experiences and trying new things; unless you're constantly adding to your list of interests, you aren't living properly!

• arts
• theater
• photography
• motorcycles
• reading
• music
• live music
• sports
• history
• philosophy

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once helped to clean out and restore a 5th century Roman swimming bath!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share above all my interest, humour and friendliness. I'd like to think that I could be a good partner for some interesting conversations; I like talking (and occasionally debating) about all sorts of topics, and love hearing different points of view.

On a more practical level, I pride myself on being a respectful guest, and will do my bit to help with cooking, washing, and whatever other housework that needs doing.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, Palestine, Scotland, Spain, Wales