Hi there. My name is Kyaw (born Burma, bred London) and it’s pronounced like Jaw. I'm a doctor from London and currently training to be a GP. I work very long (12/14) hours a day so I try to get away from London whenever I can. Travel allows me to recharge, to discover new places and to meet cool people from all walks of life.

I took a sabbatical from work (August ‘17-August ‘18) which was a wonderful experience. It gave me the opportunity to catch up with life, to spend time with family, friends but more importantly to spend a bit of time for myself and to reflect. I used it to climb mountains, sail across oceans, volunteer, learn new skills and see more of the world. CS has been a wonderful resource to find like minded travellers. I'm still relatively new to this site but have already met some truly amazing and inspiring people through CS.

I have a number of trips planned throughout the year but please feel free to message me and if I'm in the country I'll be more than happy to host.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To connect with like minded travellers and learn more about the world and myself.

Interests

• architecture
• triathlon
• sailing
• skiing
• tennis
• films

Music, Movies, and Books

Currently listening to Zach Bryan
Currently reading The Unbearable Likeness of Being
Last good thing I saw was Anatomy of a Fall and Chernobyl

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Becoming a medical doctor after finding vocation later in life having lived in numerous countries and travelled extensively. Oh and to have sailed across the Atlantic Ocean.

Teach, Learn, Share

How to suture although hopefully there won't be a need to put it into practise.

What I Can Share with Hosts

To offer my lovely house back in London should you ever head that way.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Cook Islands, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, England, Fiji, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Korea, Northern Ireland, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Russian Federation, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S., Wales, Åland Islands

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cayman Islands, Japan, Myanmar, Norway, Switzerland, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom, United States