Hello, my name is Alan McCarthy, I am a keen eager traveler who has been living in Scotland for the last while !! I lived in Taiwan for a year and previouly lived in Poland where I also travelled. I teach online and give tutorials if needed if you want to learn some English, Philosophy or even some History if needed !!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy meeting new people who I have not meet before. Couchsurfing is a great way of understanding new people as well as learning about new cultures. It is also a great way of hearing folk tales and stories from around the world....

Interests

I am a clarinetist as well as a keen chess player. I also work out a lot, and I always seem to be learning a language of some sort. I am currently trying to learn chinese .
Chess

• chess
• classical music
• blues
• chinese
• clarinet
• chinese culture

Music, Movies, and Books

My favourite book is the

My favourite movie is

I listen to a lot of blues and often listen to metal.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have written a book !!

Teach, Learn, Share

As a teacher I do love to share some obscure English idioms as well as anything a bit weird about the English language.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer you a fold out bed food laughter and other things. Occasionally my guests can stay out !!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Croatia, France, Germany, Iceland, Serbia, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Poland, Taiwan