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Overview

  • 3 references 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Italian, Spanish
  • 31, Male
  • Member since 2015
  • Sustainability Project Officer
  • BEng Electronic Engineering - University of Essex
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

I guess I'm a very laid back guy; I enjoy a life of no plans, no stresses, living at a walking pace and experiencing as much as possible. Firmly addicted to travel, I've done a fair bit now but I haven't even touched the surface of my long term travel aspirations. Very eager to meet other like minded people!

It's safe to say I have a lot of energy and will most likely drag you out on some random as adventure.

I'd say I'm especially adventurous, I'm always up for new experiences and I love discussing the different insights people have of the world.

Currently taking a break from my usual nomadic lifestyle and am living the life of a corporate sell out. This is short term!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Living and spending time with local people is undoubtedly the best way to enjoy a new place.

Travelling for me is about making connections with people from all corners of the world. If I've had a significant encounter with someone I will not forget them easily, and in fact it is not uncommon that I reunite with those I have met on the road.

Interests

I have an unhealthy obsession with rock and alpine climbing but any outdoor sport with an ounce of danger involved appeals to me. I also surf, kayak, ski, snowboard and cliff jump.

I also have a passion for music, literature and art.

Always up for the sesh! I probably drink a little too much, but that's only because I'm still trying to phase out that university student mentality that we all have in England.

  • literature
  • walking
  • music
  • skiing
  • snowboarding
  • rock climbing
  • hitchhiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite musician is without a doubt, Bob Dylan. But Fleetwood Mac, the Rolling Stones and the Eagles are all pretty awesome too!
Favorite books: Jack Kerouac's On the Road; Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air and Into the Wild; and to kill a mockingbird by Harper Lee.
Favorite movies: Into the Wild and Lord of the Rings.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spent three months hitchhiking around Europe, with nothing but a small backpack, my little guitar and £300

Teach, Learn, Share

I simply love talking/discussing/arguing to share and refine my own insights and beliefs.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A notably wild time!

... But aside from that I'm a half decent cook, I can offer some class A British banter and I have a multitude of tales to tell.

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, New Zealand, Spain, United Kingdom

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