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Overview

  • 6 references 2 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Korean
  • 34, Male
  • Member since 2015
  • Science Teacher
  • Cardiff University, UK
  • From Leicester, England, United Kingdom
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About Me

Former EFL instructor in Korea turn 11-18 science teacher in London. Interested in biological sciences, health and fitness. Loves travelling, culture, good food and great people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

First Coachsurfed in spring '15 while backpacking and had the pleasure of staying with some amazing hosts who I hope to see again someday soon. I've travelled a lot of Asia over the last few years, made countless friends and shared so many unforgettable experiences. Now I'm back 'home' I want to repay the kindness I've received on the road.

Interests

Travelling
Life & biomedical sciences
Fitness - running, yoga, gym
Scuba diving
Current affairs
Language exchange (Korean)

  • culture
  • dining
  • fitness
  • yoga
  • running
  • instructor
  • traveling
  • backpacking
  • scuba diving
  • teaching
  • science
  • language exchange

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm pretty mainstream yet eclectic when it comes to music and movies.

I'm a pop-science reader, when I'm motivated.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Moved the other side of the world to teach English in rural Korea. I'd recommend anyone considering a change to live in a foreign culture - it's both extremely challenging and rewarding. I've built lifelong relationships by overcoming the language barrier and opening my perspective.

Teach, Learn, Share

Always love to share experiences and/or travel tips with fellow wanderlusters - that's the difference between a great trip and a fantastic one.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Well used to travelling alone and doing my own thing/making new friends along the way. I can get in your way as much or as little as you'd like. I'm pretty good at discovering things for myself.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, China, Croatia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Macao, Mongolia, Nepal, Netherlands, Philippines, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Korea, United Kingdom

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