Instagram: @arthurj0nes (I'll follow you back)

Fun, confident and adventurous 27-year old with a passion for exploring places and cultures unlike I've experienced before. I work in London's West End theatre industry on some big plays and musicals in the city.

Travel highlights so far include a hitchhike across Borneo, island-hopping some of the more remote islands in Indonesia (can confirm they're very different from Bali, and far more beautiful), an adventure across Taiwan, road trips across Texas and Jamaica and a motorbike holiday through mountains in the Philippines.

Love meeting new people in unexpected places, and having experiences I'll never forget.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

No better way to meet people who you may not cross paths with in 'normal life' and be exposed to completely different (and brilliant) life experiences.

Interests

I'm a massive theatre fan (obviously...it's what I do for work) but also love photography, contemporary art, independent cinema, messing about on the piano and going out for drinks. Quiet or lively ones. I'm good at both.

• culture
• street art
• modern art
• traveling
• solo travel
• food
• theatre

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - funky house, electroswing, jazz, RnB, (good) pop

Movies - Matteo Garrone's Dogman, Some Like It Hot, Speed, Shawshank Redemption.

Books - I wish I read more (I used to). Recently liked The Power (Naomi Alderman) and Swimming with Sharks (Joris Luyendijk).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hugged both Dolly Parton and Tom Hiddleston on the same day. Was a good day.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach - English language, social media tips/how to get Instagram followers, vlogging, photo and video editing, anything to do with theatre

Learn - the best (& secret, local) parts of cities, basic local language

Share - positive attitudes, open minds, chilled out vibes and a beer or two

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm polite, low maintenance, super clean, super chilled and treat everyone with respect. Dinner's also very much on me (if you want it to be).

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Scotland, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England