CURRENT MISSION

Teach english in Montpellier

ABOUT ME

I recently moved into an exciting new flat with some very nice people in Montpellier. I have an adventurous and curious spirit and I'm always keen to try new things and meet new people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

By believing wholeheartedly that whatever goes around comes around, however much energy you put in to something you will always get it back, in some form or another. Being open and adaptable. Enjoying the company of others. I have often found myself relying on the hospitality of complete strangers, and I will always be somebody who is willing to help other people.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Couchsurfing really has changed the way I travel. I spent a few months in the summer of 2009 hitch-hiking and couchsurfing around Europe and found kindness and overwhelming hospitality everywhere I went. Since then I have been on several other trips around Europe and South America, using couchsurfing wherever possible. In Edinburgh I hosted people in my flat when I could, although I received around 10-15 requests a day (hence my low reply rate- don´t be put off!)

Interests

Comedy. In all its forms. I am also very interested to see how sense of humour differs from country to country.

Music. Some of the best times of my life have been listening to live music and dancing like a madman for hours on end. I've been playing the harmonica since last december and it's coming on well, without a doubt the best instrument to travel with!

Languages. I'm always keen to improve my languages, and learning from natives is definitely the best way. I'm also very interested in linguistics, word play, idiomatic expression and etymology

Communal living. I fully believe that this is the best way to live, and can´t stand the thought of living alone. Last year I stayed in a flat with up to 12 or 13 people, with a fully functioning cooking and cleaning rota, shared vegetable garden and music/cinema room.

Cooking. I like to experiment with cooking a lot but also have a stock of tasty recipes that I cook regularly. If i'm lucky enough to stay with you I will no doubt cook you a meal!

Cycling. Simply the best way to travel. No distance is too far on a bike really, you just have to change your perspective a little!

And finally meeting people, and sharing different culture, ideas, humour and experiences... I find it is the best way to broaden your mind and develop as a person... we're in it together so lets learn from each other!

• culture
• dancing
• cooking
• recipes
• gardening
• movies
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• live music
• cycling
• hiking
• etymology
• languages
• hitchhiking

Music, Movies, and Books

MANU CHAO, the beatles, buena vista social club, the clash, nina simone, beirut, ray charles, bob marley, yann tiersen, the kinks, tiken jah fakoly... give me a bit of Reggae/Ska/Funk/Swing and anything you can dance to and I'm a happy man...
Love Almodóvar's films and the french nouvelle vague movies, cult classics and comedies.
Candide, the alchemist, catcher in the rye, dr jekyll and mr hyde, a picture of dorian gray, cien anos de soledad, lorca's plays, life of pi, madame bovery, and any bill bryson

Teach, Learn, Share

I would happily teach you any one of my languages or anything to do with cooking!

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