Hi guys my name is Otis and I'm from Birmingham, UK. I am currently living in between Devon and Birmingham but will soon move permanently to Devon. I am always looking for the next opportunity to get out and see the world, especially when in Birmingham ;)

I am a gardener and carpenter by trade but am most passionate about photography and... travelling! I lived in London for 4 years, studying photography at UAL. I try and make it my goal to travel each year. I have been to the US, Australia, SE Asia, all over Europe and am currently planning my next big adventure, probably on a motorbike and for a very long time, although I will dearly miss my pooch if I do so :(

I am easy to get on with (I promise) and do not require much, I usually have all of my own sleeping equipment so don't ask for much, just somewhere dry! I always find couch surfing helps create more memories for myself, I may forget where I camped on a day when travelling but I'll never forget a host or their house! I've met some great people through here and wish to meet more great people in the future.

https://www.facebook.com/thudichum

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To stay at people's houses instead of sleeping in a bush; although some bushes are actually quite nice.

Interests

• photography
• film
• sticky fingers
• the big lez show

Music, Movies, and Books

Jazz, blues, rock, psychedelic rock, funk, indie. Listening a lot to Sticky Fingers, Bob Marley, Miles Davis, Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf and Ocean Alley at the moment.
Favourite books: LOTR FOTR, LOTR TTT, LOTR ROTK
Movies & Film: TBLS, Tarantino, Studio Ghibli, Scorcese, foreign independents are always great even when they're shite,; still better than mainstream hollywood, would rather watch a subtitled 1950's french film tbh!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travelled across the U.S on a motorbike, from San Francisco to NYC. 10,000 miles on a 125 over 3 months aged 18! When I look back, I think I must have been crazy but I matured fast and have many older brothers which inspired and encouraged me. I have also travelled around South East Asia by motorcycle and Australia in a campervan!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm genuinely interested in learning about other people's life as long as it's different to my own!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm tidy and grateful for the service. I promise to make the host laugh at least once if not all evening! I'm easy to talk to and I always offer to share a beer or two with my host if permitted.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom