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Overview
About Me
I'm an enthusiastic traveller fortunate to have had this opportunity to be doing a round-the-world trip with my girlfriend! We saved up for three years and quit our jobs to do this before we miss the opportunity and get old.
We started in Kenya and now we're in Colombia. I can't wait to see the USA and Iceland before heading home!
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
I'm hoping to meet some friendly locals to hang out with who can share the real side of their country and any hidden gems.
Music, Movies, and Books
I listen to a pretty wide variety of music like hip hop, heavy metal, synthwave, alt rock. I'm always interested in new recommendations.
Movies I love, especially film nights with snacks. My favourite film is split between Terminator 2 (I can always rewatch it) and A Scanner Darkly (very unique, dark & funny, great cast).
One of the sad things about working full time is it's hard to find time to read. Whilst travelling I've been able to fall back in love with reading. I read a lot of sci-fi/fantasy, anything with food for thought to chew over or a cool world to get immersed in. For a change I've been reading nonfiction history lately, the real life stuff is more unbelievable than the stuff in fantasy.
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
I did a month long road trip with my girlfriend around New Zealand's South and North Island! Absolutely incredible as we saw volcanoes, sperm whales, the southern alps, drank beer in Hobbiton, went skiing on Cardrona's slopes, skydived over Lake Taupo! I loved it so much.
Teach, Learn, Share
We're trying to learn spanish, would be great to exchange language help with anyone trying to learn spanish or english. If you're interested in the British Isles I can answer any questions you have (yes we do all meet the Queen).
What I Can Share with Hosts
Good company! Whilst being respectful and not loud. Also I'm a pretty experienced traveller now, haven't been home since last November. So if you're interested in doing some of that yourself or going to any of the places I've listed below then I can give you my recommendations and tips.
Countries I’ve Visited
Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, France, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Laos, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, Viet Nam
Countries I’ve Lived In
United Kingdom