Hello!

I am a 24-year-old adventurer and Theatre Design and Production graduate. Theatre and the arts is my true passion and I hope to spend the rest of my life watching and creating productions with a hard-hitting message. Over the past few years, my knowledge and understanding of theatre has developed greatly and I love to converse with other people - particularly when they have some knowledge of the backstage elements. On my future travels, I hope to see contemporary and traditional theatre from different parts of the world, if you have any suggestions I would love to hear them!

I have a passion for low impact/ budget travelling - with hitchhiking being my favourite mode of transport. Meeting and often keeping in touch with so many amazing people enables me to feel free and content within the moment, and I thoroughly enjoy being on the move constantly. I love to explore nature and often travel with a tent in order respectfully wild camp after stumbling upon a beautiful place. Water, in the form of a lake or the sea, particularly draws me in and one day I hope the hitchhike around the entire coast of England and Wales (I absolutely love British beaches) rather than sticking to motorways as I often do now.

I was the LGBT+ officer for my university for two years and would consider myself passionate about gay rights. I try my best to keep up to date with the current situation and am always excited to converse with fellow LGBT+ Enthusiasts and Ally's.

My aim in life is to be happy and to be the best person that I can be. I appreciate interesting individuals and enjoy spending time getting to know new people, as well as my friends and loved ones. Sharing a meal, a walk around the city, a wild swim in a hidden lake, a bike ride, coffee or a spontaneous adventure are some of my favourite things and I would love the opportunity to share these experiences in my hometown and also as I journey across the world. I am planning a year+ hitchhike from Wales to Nepal in late 2018/ 2019 which will be my next big adventure.

“Life is a blank canvas, and you need to throw all the paint on it you can.”
― Danny Kaye

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I joined Couchsurfing about a year ago, after a few people recommended it as I hitchhiked across Europe. I love the idea of it because it takes away the formal business element, allowing open-minded individuals to converse and meet and restoring faith in humanity for many.

It's great to meet people from all walks of life, just like when Hitchhiking! I find CS a pleasant and accessible way of travelling and a good way to share and learn new skills. I am very grateful to those who have hosted me to date, and already have some unforgettable memories with those I have met!

Interests

Theatre, adventuring, alternative living, festivals, beaches, hitchhiking, art, fundraising, LGBT+ welfare, veganism, alternative living, problem solving/ puzzles/ escape games, walking, likeminded people, beautiful surroundings, freedom, politics, discussing/ learning about world issues, learning from others, body art, exploring, nature, spontaneity.

Music, Movies, and Books

Will Varley, Beans on Toast, System of a Down, Greenday, Die Antwoord, The Smiths, Bayside, Blink 182, Seize the Day, Silverstein, Front Porch Step, Breaking Benjamin, Papa Roach, Cat Stevens, Yellowcard, Bullet for my Valentine, Adam Shaikh, The Streets, Pendulum and so many more!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hitchhiked over 19,000km all over Europe, meeting awesome people from all over the world.

Operated the lighting during a production in a West End theatre.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd really like to learn German, I'm interested in trying new vegan and vegetarian recipes and cooking for other people. I'm also keen to exchange travelling tips, particularly low budget / low impact travelling.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Happy to chip in for food, potentially cook dinner, can bring beer and laughter!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Pakistan, Poland, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Wales, Åland Islands

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Wales