An ordinary man exploring this extraordinary world.

I left my job in London; landed in India on 31-December-2015 - and I've been travelling ever since...

Our world is staggeringly beautiful, the people wonderfully diverse, and our shared history is long and complex. I want to sample a little of this: and this is what drives me to Travel.

I travel slowly and with an open mind to
engage with people and culture in meaningful ways.

I've learned a lot about life whilst travelling - learned from people living in the jungle, from city Buddhist Monks, from old men talking to me in cafes and plenty from my Couchsurfing hosts.

I strongly believe in being honest, listening to people's opinions and ideas. Fundamentally, I believe in respecting each individual person.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To engage with the world in a meaningful way 🙏🏼

I'm keen to immerse myself into local culture, and to see things from my host's perspective.

I like to ask questions, engage in cultural activities, read the history, and understand the social context. This is truly rewarding!

As a Couchsurfer, I am considerate to my host, respect their rules, offer help where I can and I'm tidy too!!

Interests

• culture
• reading
• hiking
• camping
• badminton
• history
• hitchhiking
• volunteering
• exploring

Music, Movies, and Books

How to answer?!!

I guess you'll know better if we meet-up. I enjoy listening acoustic & folk music - I'm learning to play guitar!

Any movie directed by Wes Anderson! Goofy & hilarious films too

I could write an essay on the books I read. Lots of non-fiction: history, physics, neuroscience...

Really enjoy reading travel books too.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I am fortunate to have experienced so much on my travels!!

-Sleeping alone in a cave once lived in by neolithic cavemen 40,000 years ago (they left cave paintings!)

-Staying with a traditional Ahka tribe family and observing an animist sacrifice to the Spirits

-Hiking up an active volcanoe (3800m high) in Indonesia at night watching electrical storms below

-Camping alone in the Moroccan desert with stars so bright I could almost touch them

Teach, Learn, Share

I will happily share my experiences and what I've learned along my travels. And I'd like to hear your stories too!

If you're interested, I can help you practice your English.

I can teach basic: guitar, baking, cooking (especially Indian food!).

Or perhaps we can meditate together?
Build some good karma :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

My ear. I'm happy to listen - it's a delicate skill that's overlooked.

Help you out wherever possible🤘🏼. DIY, fixing things in the home, looking after the cat/dog.

I'm not good with computers, but I can certainly help you cook!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Cambodia, China, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Lesotho, Malaysia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Africa, Swaziland