I grew up in Cornwall, southwest England, studied for five years at the University of Leeds and have since worked on civil engineering projects in a variety of locations in England. Having also travelled extensively in Britain I feel I know the country very well.

International Travelling came to me late, not starting until I was 24, but it has since become a very important part of my life. My travelling style is to avoid tourist hoards at all costs and "go native" to the greatest possible extent - cultural immersion! I like to see places for what they really are, good and bad, rather than the purified mass tourism perspective. Travel by independent means - car, motorbike, bike - is my favourite, but I enjoy travelling by train and prefer to avoid buses.

In terms of my character, as hard as it is to describe yourself, I am polite, reserved and have a dry sense of humour. I am inquisitive and keen to learn new things, and I enjoy stimulating conversation. Finally, I am considerate and respectful, and always clean and tidy!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When travelling I always like to venture beyond the tourist trail to experience real-life in host countries, meet the local population and discover hidden places. I hope to start my Couchsurfing career whilst travelling around Europe this summer and I look forward to reciprocating on my return.

Interests

News and current affairs; history; architecture and design; engineering; running, cycling and swimming.

• architecture
• design
• running
• news
• traveling
• cycling
• swimming
• engineering
• history
• tourism
• cultural immersion

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Drive my old Mondeo from England to Bamako, Mali, where the car remains with its new owner!

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Cuba, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Netherlands, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Turkey, United States, Viet Nam, Western Sahara

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom