CURRENT MISSION

To make the most of my meat body whilst I have it.

ABOUT ME

I'm from Stafford in central England. I'm told it's a pretty part of the country - something I perhaps take for granted having grown up here.

I like to drink my tea in a glass rather than a mug. I like the smell after its rained. I like pushing the boundaries of possible toast toppings.

I consider my day successful if I share laughter with someone. I love being outside in nature and sleeping out under the stars - though I (and perhaps most of us)don't do this often enough. I prefer to "do" rather than watch others. I love to try new things. I'm fascinated by new people and new perspectives - anything that helps me see the world, and myself, with fresh eyes.

I like being outside and I continue to cultivate a lifestyle that allows for as much outdoor time as possible.

PHILOSOPHY

Go first

Slow down. Breathe. Be grateful.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I hosted a little when I first got involved. Then during my bicycle tour of Europe of the Middle East I got more heavily involved, going to meetings and surfing.

These days I find myself in a house with ample room for travellers, and so I offer a couch/bed to any and all who are in need. I received incredible kindness during my travels, it's a pleasure to give something back.

That, and I just try to spread the good word whenever I can...

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I hosted once just before leaving England to go travelling - I figured it would help my CS karma. I found showing someone around my local area gave me a new perspective on my hometown.

I'm now back after a year on the road. I had so many great CS experiences I've lost count. I've met so many wonderful people: at the meetings, for coffee and surfing.

So now I do my bit hosting whenever I get the chance.

Interests

Love music, playing or listening. I play guitar in a band, some covers some original stuff. In recently years I've also picked up the bass and keyboards. Travel. I like a good chat, preferably in a good sturdy pub, preferably with a nice quaffable ale. Hiking, biking, getting lost in the woods. Sailing, soirees and frisbee!

I read most days. And spend a lot of time listening to podcasts and audio books.

Sustainable living. Eco constuction. Permaculture.

Coffee - gets it's own paragraph!

I'm interested in health, exercise and movement. Weightlifting. Yoga. I currently follow a Paleo/primal diet. I've been veggie and vegan in the past. I am happy to try and work around your eating requirements. I like experimental cooking - raw/vegan/veggie/paleo/primal. I am partial to some baking (despite not eating grains).

Slacklining. I'm not much good, but I hope to be one day. It's just another excuse to be outside really!

Also I'm big into bicycles. There is usually a few built up in my garage, you are welcome to borrow one for sightseeing.

• books
• photography
• diy
• cooking
• beer
• coffee
• baking
• vegan
• exercise
• yoga
• dieting
• instructor
• walking
• partying
• drinking
• traveling
• podcasts
• music
• guitar
• violin
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• surfing
• rock climbing
• sightseeing
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

The Motorcycle Diaries, Small Engine Repair, The Pianist, The Big Lebowski, Moon, Nightcrawler, Ex Machina, The Killing Fields, Once.

Music - whole spectrum of it!!
Most genre's have something I'm into. Albert King - Cyrille Aimee. Gogo Penguin - Vulfpeck.

Fiction: All the cliché traveller titles of course! On the road, Dune, White Fang, Fiesta (The Sun Also Rises), As I Walked Out one Midsummmer Morning.

Non fiction: More cliché traveller titles: Walden, Wind Sand and Stars, The snow leopard, The Places In-between, Blink, Jupiter's Travels. Why Nations Fail, Man's Search For Meaning. Who owns England.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A 10 month 11,000km bicycle tour through Europe and the Middle East.

Built a handmade steel bicycle frame - thanks to The Bicycle Academy

Bicycle tour of the West coast of Scotland and the Outer Hebrides.

I'm walking Offa's Dyke in sections, when I get the time.

Bivvybaging on the tops of mountains aroud the UK.

Slept in a bothy carved into a cliff face on the Isle of Lewis.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some guitar basics.

I'm pretty handy from a construction/DIY/practical point of view. I hope to build my own house someday. I can fix up your bicycle, motorbike or car maybe. I guess I could help with English lessons too : )

I'd love to learn anything your willing to teach!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Monaco, Morocco, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom

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