My friends describe me as being playful, slightly cynical, empathetic and passionate. I love to get to know people through rabbit-hole conversations about music, art and being. When I'm alone, I like to read, take frivolous walks and write music. Being half Italian on my mother's side, food has always been an important part of my life; cooking is a source of comfort and I love sharing my culinary creations with others.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm travelling around Europe for 6 months, on my first ever solo adventure and I'd love the opportunity to make some friends along the way!

Interests

• poetry
• cooking
• reading
• bouldering
• music
• guitar
• table tennis
• philosophy
• cinema
• friends
• live
• songwriting

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:

Edith Piaf
Billie Holiday
Chet Baker
John Fahey
Robbie Basho
Nick Drake
Black Sabbath
Ali Akbar Khan
Ravi Shankar
Philip Glass
Brian Eno
Harold Budd
Karen Dalton
Neil Young
Elliott Smith
Joanna Newsom
Sufjan Stevens
Cass McCombs
Devendra Banhart
Connan Mockasin

Movies:

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Before Sunrise/Sunset/Midnight
Waking Life
Birdman
Paterson

Books:
Crime & Punishment
Anna Karenina
Wuthering Heights
Frankenstein
Dracula
Steppenwolf
Book of Disquiet
The Bell Jar
The Outsider

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I drove my car across Australia.

I've also recorded 3 full length albums.

www.jamesteague.bandcamp.com

Teach, Learn, Share

I love learning about other cultures and have a deep fascination in people's individual experiences and perceptions. I'm always happy to share and connect with people and impart whatever wisdom I can.

What I Can Share with Hosts

If you invite me into your home, I'd happily cook and sing til your heart's content!

Countries I’ve Visited

India, Indonesia, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia