I am currently on a trip around Europe and on to Turkey, Georgia and Azerbaijan by motorcycle. Something I have wanted to do for some years

ABOUT ME

A very relaxed, easy going, non judgemental and friendly individual. I believe I'm supportive, thoughtful, open minded and hugely respectful of others.

PHILOSOPHY

Sounds cliched but - treat people as you wish to be treated, be yourself, be friendly, have respect, don't let your judgements get the better of you.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Host/Travel/Attend Events

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I joined around 2013 and had a great introduction to São Paulo, Brazil, when I moved there through staying with some amazing people. I have also attended various meet ups in South America and the UK.

Interests

I studied Politics, and a little philosophy and history, so those topics interest me greatly. I have also been an English teacher and most recently worked in the education charity sector in the UK. s

Music, - all sorts. Some of the most enjoyable moments of my life so far have been spent at music festivals with good friends, partying to music that I love.

Films and cinema, - again all sorts from all over; documentaries, drama, action, comedy,...

Books and literature, currently reading Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance which feels very apt for this trip. Have enjoyed Down and out in Paris and London, by George Orwell. Have loved stuff by Irvine Welsh, Brett Easton Ellis, Michel Houellebecq. amongst others.

I am very interested in martial arts, especially boxing, Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu. Also love cycling, trekking and of course motorcycling.

Food and cooking. I really enjoy cooking for myself and others. I like trying dishes from all over the world. Food from the Eastern Mediterranean area ranks as some of my favourite cuisine.

• fish
• arts
• books
• literature
• documentaries
• music festivals
• glastonbury
• festivals
• dining
• cooking
• beer
• fitness
• partying
• politics
• movies
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• fishing
• martial arts
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Goodbye Lenin, There will be blood, Trainspotting, Is Anybody There?, This is England, City of God, Linhe de Passe, The Prophet, Goodfellas, Taxi Driver...

George Orwell - 1984, Jonathan Franzen - The Corrections, Irvine Welsh - Porno, Michel houllebecq - Platform...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

This trip so far - motorcycled from Yorkshire, England to the Balkans and on! It’s already been an incredible journey
Glastonbury festival - 2009
The Moi Primary Project in Kenya - 2011
Travelling through Brazil/Colombia

Teach, Learn, Share

I find most people interesting in one way or another.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Brazil, Kenya

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Kenya, Nigeria, United Kingdom