I’m an American moving to London to join a startup after spending two years living in Dubai. Looking for a few hosts to show me around London while I go through the paperwork required to move - finding an apartment, bank account, etc. I love random encounters, all kinds of conversation, and spontaneous adventures.

Academic interests and professional experience related to the Middle East (Jordan, Israel, UAE), politics, and foreign affairs. Love hiking, skiing, playing music, and most of all reading. I pride myself on being easygoing and flexible.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It seems like a great social opportunity and excuse for cultural dialogue/exchange.

Interests

Lifelong classical violin player, amateur guitar player (chords and some tabs). I love discussing books, news, and ideas. Casual hiker and skiier, love being outside. Always ready for an adventure.

• books
• politics
• guitar
• violin
• history
• current events

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to a mixture of indie folk, pop punk, metalcore, and classical. Favorite books: The Secret History (Donna Tartt), Brief Interviews with Hideous Men (DFW), A Hologram for the King (Dave Eggers) and lots of political thrillers (Lee Child, Vince Flynn). Favorite movies: Burn After Reading and Michael Clayton. Favorite bands/musicians/composers: Tallest Man on Earth, Vancouver Sleep Clinic, The Milk Carton Kids, Pinegrove, The Hotelier, The Ghost Inside, As I Lay Dying, You Won't, Daughter, Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Schubert

What I Can Share with Hosts

Computer expertise - I worked in tech support! I will buy the drinks, snacks, and desserts for any/all adventures.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, England, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Macedonia, Monaco, Nepal, Netherlands, Oman, Qatar, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Israel, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, United States