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Overview

  • 20 references 18 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Arabic (Egypt), Arabic (North Levantine), English, French, Persian (Farsi); learning Arabic (Morocco), German, Spanish, Turkish
  • 34, Male
  • Member since 2012
  • Publishing
  • BA Arabic and Persian
  • From Taunton, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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About Me

Once walked from Morocco to England and met some incredible hospitality from couchsurfers along the way.

Now living in central Cairo with my glorious wife and would love to help out any travellers coming through these parts.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new and interesting people and to learn more about the places I pass through.

Interests

  • writing
  • running
  • reading
  • trail running
  • swimming
  • languages
  • science fiction
  • arabic
  • french
  • fantasy
  • didgeridoo
  • persian
  • wild swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Laurie Lee, Douglas Adams, Rory Stewart, Alastair Humphreys, Terry Pratchett, Ahmed al-Aseeli, Ahmed al-Sadawi

Music: Ben Howard, Toot Ard, Pogo, Parov Stellar, Alsarah and the Nubatones, Louis Attaque, La Rue Kétanou

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Walked from my front door to the Great Pyramid at Giza.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach British English to fans of Game of Thrones and/or Peaky Blinders

What I Can Share with Hosts

Attentive listening and great card games.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Palestine, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Egypt, France, Jordan, United Kingdom

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