CURRENT MISSION

I just quit a good job to go on one last wander around the world with my girlfriend Emma before we are too old to lift our backpacks.

My girlfriend's lovely face can be found here...https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/emmasothern

Look out for us we might be heading your way.

ABOUT ME

About me...Well I am quite tall, dress badly and have really bad hair. Sometimes I have a beard, other times I don't. I try to be adventurous but most of the time I'm fairly lazy.

PHILOSOPHY

Listen and learn. I've never learnt anything listening to myself. Once you have tried to understand anything say I am sure you will agree with this statement!

PHOTOS

I usually carry a camera and sometimes I use it on people...https://www.instagram.com/bonykingofnowhere

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Surfed and hosted. Met for coffee and attended the odd meet up.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Only good so far. That said, I haven't been very active in recent years and things have changed a lot on CS since I have been gone, but I am openminded.

Interests

Likes...People who dream. People who are interested in things. Smiley people. And old people with crinkley faces.

Dislikes...cynical people. Also known as fun sponges. Life is far far too short to be cynical about everything.

• graphic design
• photography
• communications
• sustainable development
• charity
• ngo
• copywriting
• street photography

Music, Movies, and Books

Music, I enjoy noises in whatever form from around the world, anything a bit different or anything that has the power to relax. Spotify tells me my current playlist includes Jon Hopkins, Haxan Cloak and The Gloaming.

I will read anything that helps me to build castles in the sky. My favourite book to inspire the travelling spirit is As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning by Laurie Lee.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Wandered silently amongst a herd of deer during a midnight sunset by a very still sea loch in North West Scotland.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can pull hideous facial expressions and although this may be a natural talent I will try to pass on this wisdom as much as possible. I can also try to teach you to juggle.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Smiles and stories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Ireland, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

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