I am a friendly, open-minded goofball with several loose screws in his brain box. I have a passion for visual and performance-based storytelling, the arts in general, big ideas, and going on long wanders in cities I don't know.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am here to share beautiful moments with people from all walks of life. I travel a lot seeking to experience different cultures and to learn people's most fascinating stories. I draw most of my inspiration from the people I meet and from the time I spend with them. :)

Also I am keen on soicialising with the LGBTQ+ community across the world. I too am an openly gay man and would love to feel more connected to my community, even if we're living in separate corners of the world.

Interests

I'm just a messy ball of various artsy fartsy shenanigans. I find myself interested in a million things and adequately skilled in few. Jack of all trades and master of none, if you will.

Really into photography but I wouldn't call myself an expert. I am just obsessed with capturing moments as they happen.

I love big long discussions around philosophy, psychology, spirituality... basically anything relating to the basic core of what makes us human. That's my jam right there :P

Also I've been performing a lot of improv comedy and learning how to swing dance!

• arts
• culture
• photography
• film making
• swing dancing
• chocolate
• coffee
• meditation
• movies
• video games
• tv
• music
• jazz
• philosophy
• psychology
• spirituality
• lgbt
• theatre
• film
• stand up comedy
• improv
• mental health
• improv comedy
• coffee shops
• clowning
• lgbtq

Music, Movies, and Books

There's honestly so much I could be listing here but I'll try to keep it succinct...

FILMS: Hedwig and the Angry Inch, V For Vendetta, Fellini's 8 1/2, Nights of Cabiria, Cabaret, Cinema Paradiso, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Ghost World

MUSIC: Muse, Green Day, Arctic Monkeys, White Stripes, Nightwish, Snow Patrol, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Julie London, Amanda Palmer, Electro Swing, and the occasional musical theatre soundtrack...

TV: Firefly, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Dollhouse, Orphan Black, Six Feet Under, True Blood, Game of Thrones, Parks and Recreation, 30 Rock, Scrubs, Louie, Orange is the New Black

BOOKS: If only I knew how to read...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In Amsterdam I watched (*under the influence*) Isabella Rosselini's theatre show about green porno.

Margaret Cho follows me on twitter because of a dick joke I made.

In Aberdeen I woke up at dawn to photograph the sunrise by the beach.

At 26 I took up juggling, skateboarding, clowning, and hopefully ukulele soon!

In Glasgow I met a Rangers fan whose son was a Celtic fan (two notorious rival football teams).

Teach, Learn, Share

I could share what I know of improv comedy and swing dancing? Or some swear words in Greek?

I am known to take decent photographic stills too so if you wanted some cute new pics for your instagram or tinder profile maybe you'd like to meet me :P

As for the learning part I am keen to learn people's culture, their upbringing, and digging into what makes them special. I think everyone is unique in some ways, despite of what others think.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Some good banter, a wide smile and really stupid jokes :) I have a goofy sense of humour, imbued with a healthy dose of wit and the occasional sarcasm.

Not to make any assumptions based on nationality but I am Greek and the notion of hospitality is deeply ingrained in my mind so I do my best to respect one's space and privacy if they are hosting me. ;)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Greece, United Kingdom