I'm a London-based and London-born film producer. Ever since my first year-long trip to South America when I was 18 I've been hooked, always looking for the next adventure. Fortunately, my work takes me all around the world and allows me to do exactly the type of travelling I enjoy the most - hearing global stories from local people. I've been to remote communities in Senegal, filmed a drama in Malawi, recorded Syrian musicians in a Jordanian refugee camp and produced a Hindustani classical music series in India, to name but a few projects.

I have a long term French partner who I live in London with. She's a mature student studying Diagnostic Radiography, so while she's doing that I'm planning my next trip.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've been on Couchsurfing since 2010. I have only had amazing experiences, but for some reason always forget to use it - I think it's mostly because the type of travel I do (for work) doesn't compliment the flexible nature of Couchsurfing.

That being said, whenever I do get a chance to surf or host, I love meeting new people (likeminded and unlikeminded). I consider myself a very conscientious host who's not just looking for free lodgings but to have a memorable experience, therefore I'm all making sure I do a food shop, cooking for my hosts, and doing what I can to make sure it's a fun exchange.

Interests

• books
• movies
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• cycling
• art
• bike touring
• cycle touring

Music, Movies, and Books

Withnail and I, Blow, Midnight Express, Motorcycle diaries, Seven Years in Tibet,
Martyn Bennett, Tinariwen, Geoffrey Oryema, Ayub Ogada, Baaba Maal, John Martyn, Faithless.
To Kill a Mockingbird, 1984, Into the Wild, Tracks, Mr. Nice, Marching Powder.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Interviewed and recorded Syrian refugee musicians in a Jordanian camp.

Teach, Learn, Share

Learn: I would love to learn just about anything new, whether it's a language, a way of cooking, an instrument, something artisanal, yoga, dance, etc.
Teach: I make films, so I'm pretty handy with a camera if anyone wants some tips. I play guitar so anyone who wants to learn or just have a jam.
Share: I speak some Spanish and French. Not enough to teach, but certainly enough to practice with someone.

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Ecuador, El Salvador, England, Ethiopia, France, Gambia, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malawi, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Senegal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, United Kingdom