I enjoy anything that teaches me something new, am very open minded and keen to expand my boundaries. I have done a few different jobs in my life-I ran a wine shop, had my own events management business, director of a BPO, had articles published on some regional and national newspapers...and was even a body double in a Hollywood movie once! (pays terrible but was so much fun). I have always loved to talk to people-there is something interesting in everyone (admittedly you have to look harder in some people than others!).

After leaving the UK I lived and worked in malta for about 5yrs, traveled a lot in Europe, been to quite a few different places in the US, and a bit in Africa. A few years ago I moved to Manila and gently working my way around Asia as my next big adventure!....Thanks to my various jobs I have also worked directly with about 20 different nationality of people so far.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy helping people, I love to broaden my boundaries and learn more and I firmly believe in trying new things and having my ideas and outlook challenged (best way to learn!). O)h and I am lucky enough to not be broke anymore but I was for a quite a while when I was younger so definitely like the fact I can help people travel more/make there money go further!...thats good travel karma for sure :)

Interests

-Music-all kinds...I have very eclectic tastes...I basically listen to every kind of music that I know exists-I have listened to music for at least 2/3hrs a day for basically 20yrs now. Anyone that can introduce me to a new type of music is an instant friend for life!
-Movies/films
-Writing (I write some professional articles and am trying to write a novel)
-Travel (obviously!)
-Sailed a bit
-Did some Krav Maga andMuay Thai
-I love food and trying new flavours, tastes and dishes

Music, Movies, and Books

Impossible to choose one type of book movie or music! I could literally list about a hundred of each and still not be done...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A few things as I really couldn't pick...
-Hot air balloon over the river Nile and out into the Sahara desert at sunrise
-Husky dogsled trek out into mountains in northern Norway
-Was a body double in a Hollywood movie
-Driving pretty much the whole length of South Africa...just the most stunning place in the world...that country is insanely beautiful...
-Took a helicopter around Maui and molokai islands
-Also surfing in Hawaii was awesome
-Skydive

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'd like to say that I am interesting (I've done a lot of different stuff so far so have a lot of experience to share), I am definitely interested in learning about other people, places and experiences and am a keen listener….and I just love helping people out :)

I have a 2 bedroom apartment in a very central location in Manila (Fort Bonifacio-30/45mins from the airport). So you get your own private room, in a nice apartment block with gym/pool etc, and very close to the high street so there's lots of places to go within walking distance. I am happy to do some tour guiding stuff but I do have a pretty intense job so my availability is pretty hit and miss however I can give you a good list off things to do for sure, then I'll join as/when I am free. I'd like to add I only accept guests with multiple references, so please don't request unless you have that...though I am happy to meet up basically anyone :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, England, Malta, Philippines