Hi I'm Ben, originally from the UK I currently live and Work in Siem Reap, Cambodia. This is my third year in the country although for the previous two years I managed an Ecotourism project in the remote North Eastern province of Mondolkiri. My employment since university has all been in the sphere of conservation and the environment and I hope that I keep getting lucky and finding jobs that keep me from getting stuck behind a desk! Outside of work I cycle, It doesn't really matter what kind of riding I'm doing as long I'm staying active and seeing new things/places.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've joined couchsurfing as a means to help me plan future trips but I hope I can also host people when my circumstances allow and at the least help others by sharing some of my knowledge with them.

Interests

• cycling
• food
• nature
• conservation
• cycle touring

Music, Movies, and Books

Authors: William Gibson and Haruki Murakami
Movies: Lost in translation
Music: Early DC punk and post hardcore right through to relaxed folk music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In July and August 2017 I cycled 6500km from the UK to Greece and back again riding across 10 countries.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I was brought up cooking from a young age(my father was a chef) so I'm always happy to prepare a meal!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Laos, Netherlands, Portugal, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cambodia, England, Scotland, Thailand