I study history and politics with Spanish at Dundee University.

I spent 6 years in the Parachute Regiment.

Spend most of my time reading history and politics, traveling and socialising.

Can converse in pretty much anything other than computer games.

Play football and basket ball. Do boxing, Muay Thai and athletics.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Looking to have a place to stay with someone who is keen on conversing and meeting new people.
Quiero practicar mi Español!

Would also like to meet people from the countries I travel in so I can learn about the current affairs and cultures from a local.
I would love to learn from new people. Learning is a strong passion I have and my main reason to travel.

Interests

I am big on history and politics.
My other interests are eating good food, philosophy and language.
Predominantly I love to learn.

• books
• salsa dancing
• education
• dining
• indian food
• beer
• mexican food
• fitness
• running
• walking
• politics
• socializing
• mountaineering
• sports
• basketball
• boxing
• history
• languages
• religion
• volunteering
• football
• muay thai

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: a large variety, currently listen to a lot of "Frightened Rabbit". Favourite bands are Pink Floyd and Oasis. classical and Latino music.

Don't watch many films nowadays unless its historical.

Books: George Orwell and the fictional classics. Most of my reading is historical and political. My main focus is on imperialism.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spent 6 months in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Travelled in every inhabited continent (that excludes Antarctica!)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can discuss anything historical and political.
Can help people learn about UK and Scottish politics as a specialty but can also discuss world history and politics from the early modern period to the present.
Can also discuss military operations and cultures with a very balanced take on it.
I try to provoke new ideas and understanding on all these things. I am very passionate about education.

Countries I’ve Visited

Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, England, Falkland Islands (Malvinas), Fiji, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Guernsey, Honduras, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malta, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Northern Ireland, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Rwanda, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Wales, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, England, Scotland