Hi!
My name is Ben and I'm studying Childhood Studies at the University of Leeds, I spent four and a half months travelling some of India and Asia but iv never used coach surfing! I'll be visiting Iceland for two weeks in September, before a quick trip over to the North of Italy to stay with a very dear friend and her family before the books get opened for the first semester at the end of September!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As mentioned above, iv never used couch surfing and would like show some people around the city , hopefully making many new friends whom too share the love for adventure and travel. It would also be great to chat with locals, sharing advice of their homelands!

Interests

• animals
• culture
• photography
• cooking
• reading
• music
• live music
• hiking
• solo travel
• travel
• adventure
• spirituality
• techno
• meeting new people

Music, Movies, and Books

Book: The Alchemist - Paulo Cohello
Film: Avatar
Music: This is never straight forward, but my travel song would be 'Wash it away - Nahko & the medicine people'

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Visited London for the first time July 2016

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm working for the NCS (National Citizens Service) programme for two months this summer, assisting young adults in preparing for life after school, breaking their boundaries through team building activities adventure and organising local charity projects.

Iv also taught English voluntarily through the University to Masters students.

What I Can Share with Hosts

2 years worth of Leeds city knowledge including:

Beautiful spots to relax, in or out of the city centre
Coffee shops
Independent bars/restaurants/shops
Student area
Greats friends and company!

Sofa which pulls out into a double camp bed
Kitchen
Can guide around the city outside of study hours

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, England, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England