Well I'm Ben...30 years young, from a little town near Manchester in the UK. I'm hoping to meet new people from around the world and I didn't vote for Brexit.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm taking a 6 week trip around Europe to try and see some of the places I've always wanted to visit and to catch up with some old friends.
I'm starting in Sweden, with the hope of meeting some locals that can offset the more touristy experience of hostels.

Interests

I attempt to make music on my mac that the world should never hear. I used to play the guitar and the piano when I was a kid and still dabble occasionally.

I'm quite interested in Cognitive Science and the brain.
I try to meditate most days.

• architecture
• music
• philosophy
• cognitive science

Music, Movies, and Books

I've got rather eclectic tastes when it comes to music. I'll either be the whitest boy alive at a hip hop gig, or stood at the back of a Pantera tribute band, thinking I'm too cool to make the rock hand gestures.
The last gig I went to was Bon Iver.

I love a good film, usually anything by Shane Meadows like 'This Is England' or 'Dead Mans Shoes' but I'm a bit of a Science-fiction nerd too.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I swam with/ annoyed some whale sharks once which was amazing. I also climbed up the highest point in central America which was pretty 'rad' I guess.

Teach, Learn, Share

I passed my CELTA qualification in teaching english language, so I can help people improve their english skills a little.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Hmm good question.......

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Morocco, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Guatemala, Mexico, Scotland