My name's Joe, I'm 32 and from Swindon, UK. I usually live in Taiwan but I'm visiting the UK to catch up with friends and show my girlfriend Jean around the country. She really wants to see the northern parts of England, as well as Scotland. I love cooking and the science of food, landscapes and beaches are delicious too. I'm also a little bit obsessed with tea..

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to learn about people. Everyone has a story, and personality created by our experiences and beliefs. I want to find out more about every person and hopefully learn something about myself too. I also really love to find out why a place becomes the way it is- history is fascinating to me. It is so complex, finding out why things are a certain way adds richness and understanding and reaches into my heart.

Interests

• books
• dancing
• music
• anthropology
• history
• solo travel
• nature
• tea
• relaxing
• meeting new people
• bugs
• secret handshakes

Music, Movies, and Books

Lofi, Pink Floyd, The Beetles, Snowpiercer, Eternal Sunshine, Samsara, East of Eden, Picnic at Hanging Rock, Name of the Wind

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Swam through green canyon in western Java, with stingrays in Western Australia ( I love to swim- not that I'm very good at it!)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can show you how to make a campfire and cook the best potatoes in the world.

What I Can Share with Hosts

If there's anything you want to know about the UK or England I know a lot about that! I can also cook a pretty decent meal and recommend a bunch of good music :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Northern Ireland, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, England, Taiwan