**currently re-building my profile after moving to London**

From Norwich, UK - I am very passionate about it, so ask me anything! I like to talk and see how people live in different places. I’m very open mind and curious to try new things (especially new food). I study world art and anthropology and specialise in the South Pacific - I’m currently travelling the Pacific before starting a PhD in Pacific History.

If we meet in Norwich or somewhere else in the world let’s grab a drink and take it from there. I post pictures of Norwich and my travels on www.instagram.com/jamesakfinch/

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOSTING I want to share my beautiful hometown with the world. It has so much to offer that is hidden and unique - I love helping people uncover its secrets.

SURFING When I’m travelling I love to get the local perspective and advise. It’s the best way to become familiar with new places. **I’m still new to Couchsurfing, just going with the flow at the moment**

Interests

Broadly: art, architecture, museums, photography, world cultures (especially the South Pacific)

• arts
• dining
• coffee
• happy hour
• traveling
• hiking
• languages
• hitchhiking
• sightseeing
• last minute travel
• food
• museums
• research
• pubs

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC I love a broad range of music. Tip five at the moment are Honne, Miike Snow, Kwaye, Saint Motel , Frank Ocean.

MOVIES My favourites are comedy, drama and films that make you think. Some of may favourite films are Hott Fuzz, Jurassic Park and Ex Machina.

BOOKS Because I am at university I don’t often read for pleasure, but I love my studies. Teach me about culture, language, art, world history and I will teach you too! Currently reading ‘Islanders’ by Nicholas Thomas and ‘The Psychopath Test’ by Jon Ronson.

PODCASTS: I listen to a lot of podcasts - just ask about this one.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hitchhiked along the Great Ocean Road in Australia 🙌🏼

Teach, Learn, Share

Food is very important! I love cooking and trying new food: I do a good roast dinner, chocolate fudge cake and sherry trifle (have you tried an English trifle before?).

I have studied art and cultures from all over the world for the past 5 years, I'm sure we could have some interesting conversations about that!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Travel stories, a [British] sense of humour and of course my home if you ever come to the UK!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Chile, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Fiji, French Polynesia, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vanuatu, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United Kingdom