Hi I'm Luke!

I grew up in a small mining town in the North East of England.

Moved to China three years ago. Now a Primary School Teacher in Beijing.

In Seoul for a week with my roommate

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To hang out with locals and fellow travellers/expats

Interests

Aside from the obvious of travelling I really enjoy outdoor activities such as Skiing, hiking and downhill mountain biking and road cycling. One of the worst things about living away from home is that I can't do any of this with my Dad anymore. Lot's of making up to do when I eventually head home!

Also have a strong addiction for live music. Another thing I miss from home is going to midweek gigs and Glastonbury Festival. Also collect music vinyls from all sorts of genre. Mainly Soul or Brit-pop.

Watch, play and coach football (soccer). Been kicking a ball since I was able to walk. Soft spot for my beloved Sunderland AFC. Another thing I miss from home!

Started coaching football when I was at College and since then I've been been fortunate enough to work with children in Warsaw, Budapest, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Lusaka, Changsha and Beijing.

• music festivals
• live music
• rock music
• hiking
• backpacking
• cricket
• soccer
• world politics
• indie rock
• star wars
• mandarin
• pub quiz
• football coaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Music

Big fan of Brit Pop. Most stuff I listen to comes from Manchester, UK in the 90's. Bands such as The Smiths, Blur, Oasis, The Charlatans. Still on the look out for vinyl records when I'm travelling.

Movies

Star Wars ofcourse!

Books

Currently reading a simple Sherlock Holmes novel in Mandarin.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I bungee jumped from Victoria Falls Bridge in Livingston, Zambia. First and last!

On a more serious note, teaching HIV/AIDS education in Lusaka was a pretty special time in my life.

Teach, Learn, Share

It was only when I moved to China that I realised there was more food in the world other British Fish & Chips. Always looking to learn about traditional ways of cooking.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My North East of England accent and the alternative vocabulary that comes with it! :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Botswana, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Jordan, Macao, Netherlands, North Korea, Philippines, Poland, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Viet Nam, Wales, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, England, United States, Zambia