I've been a keen traveller since I was 17 years old, when myself and 3 friends set off with our rucksacks and tents on a trip across Europe. Since then I have travelled and worked in Europe, North/South America, Asia and at home in Scotland. In December 2016, I decided to leave my 9-5 office job in Edinburgh and fly to Malaysia to begin an extended trip in SE Asia.

I am currently working freelance, which enables me to travel and work at the same time. Providing, of course, there is a decent wifi connection!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am new to the Couchsurfing community having never hosted or been a guest before. I have met many people over the years who recommended that I try it out. So, here I am.

My volunteering experience with Helpx has taught me that the most fulfilling travelling experiences are to be found when I fully immerse myself in the culture of the country that I am visiting. I believe the best way to achieve that is by staying and socialising with the local community. So, that's why I'm here.

Interests

• cooking
• exercise
• politics
• cycling
• hiking
• snorkeling
• historic sites
• local food
• playing football
• teaching english
• swimming in the sea
• travelling by train
• online training

Music, Movies, and Books

I've always liked electronica and dance music. However, as I get a bit older I tend not to go to as many clubs as I used to. With that in mind I'm very open to all sorts of music including rock, classical and traditional.

I like to keep up to date with current affairs and try to absorb some of that through documentaries and topical discussion programs. John Pilger, Louis Theroux and Werner Herzog and usually pretty reliable.

I'm currently reading about 4 different books on the Kindle app, they include Burmese history and a football biography.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Last year I cycled 67 miles round Loch Ness in 4hrs 3mins. I didn't see the monster because it doesn't exist.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach - English, cooking, golf and juggling.

Learn - Local language, local history, local recipes, platform diving.

Share - sometimes on Facebook. I might have missed the point there....

What I Can Share with Hosts

Ideas, knowledge, experience, the lego and the swings at the play park.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Myanmar, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Scotland, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Ukraine, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Malaysia, Poland, Scotland