Last year I followed my dream and cycled to Istanbul from Rotterdam, having just finished writing 'Slow Travel: Peak District' published by Bradt.
Now I'm paying forward, but please don't contact me unless you are a genuine traveller.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As part of my cycle trip, I want to be involved with the local community as much as possible.

Interests

Travel writing and flash fiction.
Music (listening and choral singing)

• writing
• singing
• dining
• traveling
• music
• cycling
• hang gliding

Music, Movies, and Books

Indie music. Anything that's a little different - The Divine Comedy, Duke Special, Lisa Hannigan, Nothing but Thieves and lots of other stuff.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Skied of a mountain attached to a hang glider.
Walked the coast to coast in Britain.
Trekked in a rainforest in Thailand.

Teach, Learn, Share

Open-mindedness.
Curiousity.
Music is food for the soul - as is travel.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm curious.
I'm interested in other cultures/other people.
I love exchanging travel stories.
I'm at ease wih new people.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Croatia, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Germany, Northern Ireland, Switzerland