I studied Physics at Durham University before becoming an Aerospace Engineer near London, England. I ultimately found that the permanent suburban office job and 9-5 lifestyle weren't for me, so after three years I packed it in. I'm now aiming to see the world and travel long-term, sustaining myself by finding different jobs in as many countries as I can. My journey started in 2018 with the Working Holiday Visa in Australia.

I've been in Australia for 9 months so far, and have worked in a roadhouse, on a mine site doing a survey to search for gold, and recently on board a whale shark tour boat on the Ningaloo Reef.

There are a few things I do for fun - I'm a qualified pilot, and I've flown in England, the USA and Australia. I want to keep expanding this list, and it's my pipe dream to eventually fly as a career. I'm a keen traveller, and I'm always looking forward to the next trip. Some places I've visited for a couple of days, and others I've been lucky to experience for months at a time; I spent a summer working in California during university, and recently did a month-long 4000 mile roadtrip though Utah, Nevada, Arizona and the west coast. I'm an advanced SCUBA diver, but don't get to do this often! I also play guitar, love old-time rock and roll and enjoy photography, technology and astronomy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've had very positive experiences staying with locals before, and I want to keep expanding my network of friends around the world. I also love to do what I can to help out hosts while enriching my own travel experiences through their knowledge. I think Couchsurfing is a great way to forge strong connections which would otherwise never happen.

Interests

• photography
• aviation
• technology
• music
• guitar
• scuba diving
• astronomy
• travel
• gaming

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - Jimi Hendrix, Creedence Clearwater Revival, David Bowie, Nirvana, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Elmore James (any old blues artists really). I like stuff from the 60s and 70s with an emphasis on good rock and roll guitar!

Movies - Withnail and I, Pulp Fiction, Ace Ventura, Blues Brothers, Back to the Future, Forrest Gump. Mainly classics, with a few good cult films.

Books - Mainly travel authors like Bill Bryson, Michael Palin. Also like technical books about spacecraft and airplanes, as well as the life stories of interesting people. I normally just go to the bookshop and pick up anything that looks interesting at the time.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Flown a private plane over the Hoover Dam and Las Vegas.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you intermediate guitar, get you started in computer programming (Windows and Android), teach you photography with a DSLR camera (and photo editing), and give you an intro to flying in a small plane when I have converted my pilot's licence to your country's equivalent.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I don't expect anything for nothing, so I can do whatever household jobs you need. I enjoy giving back, and I want my stay to be positive for both me and my hosts. I will of course buy my own food! Also, as I mentioned above, I'd love to take you flying once I sort out the formalities to use my pilot's licence in your country! Or, if you're ever in my neck of the woods in the UK, I can give you a flying tour of my home county.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Maldives, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, United Kingdom, United States