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Overview

  • 12 references 10 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Spanish
  • 39, Male
  • Member since 2013
  • Hydrogeologist
  • BSc Environmental Science, MSc Hydrogeology
  • From Ireland
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Back working after 5 years in university, completed an MSc in Hydrogeology, getting some work experience. Been traveling in Europe this year, got to Africa for the first time last summer (2016). This year I'll visit the Balkans (Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Croatia) and Morocco.

ABOUT ME

Born in the West of Ireland.
Used to be a plumber.
Now BSc Environmental Sceince; MSc Hydrogeology.
Now living in Cambridge UK.

PHILOSOPHY

Don't knock it until you try it!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have hosting experience in Galway, Ireland and surfing experience in South America. Currently unable to host.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I found that while couchsurfing in South America you get a better all round cultural experience.

Interests

Science, Travel, Music, Hiking, Adventure, Drinking & Food, Reading, Sustainable living.

  • animals
  • dining
  • wine
  • beer
  • drinking
  • reading
  • traveling
  • music
  • hiking
  • science

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I like alot of different music, was recently at LCD soundsystem in London. Going to Brighton and Shambala festivals in the UK this year, and other voices in Kerry, Ireland.

Books:John 12 Hawks fourth realm trilogy, Che Guevara A revolutionary life.

TV: Taboo, Game of thrones, Breaking Bad, Boardwalk empire, The Wire, The Sopranos

Movies: Love old stuff like The Godfather, 90's highlights Trainspotting/Pulp Fiction
Prefer movies based on actual events, recent ones like Dallas buyers club and The Wolf of Wall Street and Everest

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

5 Ayahuasca ceremonies in the Amazon Jungle, a life changing experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you about environmental science/hydrogeology,
about my travel experiences, especially Ayahuasca,
and how to distinguish between good and bad Guinness.

I am always interested in learning about life

I share most things :p

What I Can Share with Hosts

When I'm hosting I like to hang out and chat, share some food and wine/beer.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Canada, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Laos, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, United Kingdom, United States

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