Hey, Matthew here and new to couchsurfing! I like to think that I am an interesting person, and with a degree in mathematics, I am, by default, a big geek. But that's cool nowadays, right?

I also overuse explanation marks (!).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To gain an interesting and insightful view of life and the world that we all live in.

I am looking to experience the REAL countries that I visit on my travels. I feel that this is best done by mixing with the locals! Not necessarily looking to always couchsurf on a couch, but would love to meet all sorts of people through this website :)

Interests

>Music - guitar playing, listening to anything pre-2000 etc
>Football - Real football - using feet to kick a round ball - Liverpool FC
>Photography - I'm very new to this DSLR thing - http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewgoldring - Any tips/pointers would be greatly accepted!
>Learning - "Every day is a school day"

• photography
• music
• guitar
• soccer
• mathematics
• eating food

Music, Movies, and Books

I have self diagnosed ADD, and don't think I can concentrate on one thing for too long! So movies are hard to watch, and books are hard to read without me getting distracted! Which sucks. Big music fan though!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Too much to mention...lets chat about that one! Probably it will involve a part of my 18 month super trip!

Teach, Learn, Share

I must learn to juggle before I die...very important.

Recently completed a 5-day Thai massage course...just to sweeten any couchsurfing deals!

Share the love.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Australia, United Kingdom