I'm from Ireland, have lived as a student and traveller in Japan as well as Netherlands and Norway, but now in America working on my phd!

I am scientific researcher, in environmental science, and I also am a musician. I play trumpet and violin and a bit of some other things, love classical, folk and jazz music.

Outside from my studies I'm also learning japanese, as I love that country and would like to go back there often!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet some interesting people while on my travels, make some friends and share experiences, languages, culture, music and good times!

Interests

Music, History, Environment

I play lots of music: guitar, violin trumpet. I like to play Irish music, Jazz, folk, classical, world music, anything! This has been a great way to meet people and make friends all over the world, and if we meet maybe we can share some time playing music together! Here are some youtubes of me with my brothers and friend.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UonYBYefN4U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gnTqSJsET0

• environment
• dining
• socializing
• music
• jazz
• guitar
• violin
• trumpet
• world music
• history
• science
• language exchange

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Jazz, Irish music, classical, many types of folk and singer/songwriter

Movies: Anything by the Coen Bros. is great

Books: Read some Orwell and Hemingway recently, that was great. Also like reading some history and travel related books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed Mt Fuji!

Teach, Learn, Share

Happy to teach English, Music etc.
Very happy to learn some Japanese!
Love sharing food, time, music, experiences etc

What I Can Share with Hosts

Hopefully a good time, nice discussions. Music and language exchange if there is an interest!

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Malaysia, Nepal, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, United States