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Overview

  • 16 references 11 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Italian, Spanish
  • 34, Male
  • Member since 2014
  • Marketing Consultant
  • I was educated, yes.
  • From Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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About Me

About 8 years ago I moved to Spain for work, and now I'm still here enjoying life and working from home.

I live alone in a place near the beach but because I need to work strange hours I sometimes don't get to go out and enjoy myself. Couchsurfing helps me get out there, stay active and learn about this crazy world :).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The kinds of people I meet are amazing. I meet nationalities I would never otherwise encounter, learn about different cultures and languages and have fun in the process.

If it weren't for people staying for even just a night I'd be a hermit!

Interests

Photography, technology, culture, language, movies (especially movies - try not get into a debate with me about movies because you'll never hear the end of it) and just about everything.

Nothing really bores me, so I enjoy learning about just about anything.

  • arts
  • photography
  • running
  • walking
  • music
  • guitar
  • piano
  • history
  • biking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music...I'm a fan of Jacque Loussier if you've heard of him.

Movies, just about anything. I'll happily watch a 1 star rated movie and talk endlessly about the story arc, the production, the direction and the editing.

Books...I love Malcolm Gladwell as much as I love Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams. Since I was a kid I've loved Spike Milligan books so those would be ones I recommend.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sailed down the Nile in Egypt. The run was going down and I could hear the Call to Prayer from each side of the river. I was at the front of the boat and it was breathtaking.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm a big history buff so I'll go into detail about local history! I love learning about other languages and cultures - my brain is full of probably useless knowledge about different parts of the world.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Normally the people who are staying are on their way from Malaga to Tarifa. Gibraltar is a great place to see on your way - you can see the sights and relax a little before heading West.

If you want to explore on your own you'll have a bed to come back to in the evening. If you want to be shown around I can definitely do that!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United Kingdom

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