CURRENT MISSION

To experience; not to regret.

ABOUT ME

Hey! My name's Alex, I'm 21 years old and I have completely blanked about what I should put here. I am currently studying for my Masters degree in Social and Cultural Anthropology as an international student at the University of Amsterdam.

I'm pretty chill, I don't mind going with the flow, or forging my own path. I love meeting new people and experiencing new places (as does pretty much everyone on this site so that's probably a given...). I love coffee shops and cathedrals, museums and book markets, forests and street performances, as well as a whole host of other things.

Most people think I'm reserved when they first meet me, but get to know me and you'll definitely find that's not the case!

PHILOSOPHY

'I believe because it is impossible'. I've never much been one for doing what is expected of me. I like taking risks and stepping out of my comfort zone, and I believe that whatever happens is all working towards something in the end.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have surfed a couple of times during my trip to Canada a couple of years ago, and I have met a few people for drinks and the like. But now that I am living in Amsterdam which has such a thriving community I hope to get to know even more people and enjoy all that couchsurfing has to offer

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've had nothing but positive experiences with couchsurfing so far - from impromptu fringe festivals in Toronto, through private tours of the Canadian government building in Ottawa, to famous sandwiches and midnight hikes up Mont Royal in Montreal. I hope that there will be many more, all around the world!

Interests

Good food, good company, good coffee. I like books, rainy weather, jumpers and tea.

But seriously I'm interested in a lot of things, and am always willing to give new things a go, so inspire me!

• books
• festivals
• dining
• cooking
• coffee
• drinking
• hiking
• anthropology
• languages
• sign language
• tours

Music, Movies, and Books

I love reading and the suspension of reality it can bring. I especially love reading travel literature and getting sucked into vicarious adventures in countries I hope to visit. Some of my favourite books include: Butcher's Crossing, Birdsong, The Poetic Edda, Kafka Across the Shore, Pillars of the Earth, Peter Pan, The Lost City of Z, Treasure Island...

Music I like includes: Kodaline, Mumford and Sons, Imagine Dragons, Bastille, Capital Cities, Matthew and the Atlas, Johnny Flynn, twenty one pilots, Dotan, Avicii, George Ezra, One Republic, Adele, Passenger

Movies: The Way, Into the Wild, Darjeeling Express, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Beasts of the Southern Wild, Kon Tiki, The Lord of the Rings

There are many more but you get the idea

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiking across the Himalayan foothills in India. One of the most taxing yet rewarding experiences of my life. The views were just outstanding, and there is was such a sense of serenity and peace up there.

Teach, Learn, Share

I wouldn't say that I have any skills that I could share to be honest. I am a passable cook (I haven't poisoned myself yet so...) but I'm sure with a recipe and the right ingredients I could rustle up some English food for you (although why you would want that I have no idea!).

I am always willing to discuss anything with you. I've had conversations that have ranged from Biblical languages to teaching apes sign language, all in the space of a few hours.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Croatia, India, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom

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