'About Me' sections are the absolute bane of my life, but here goes!

I'm Phill, I live in Manchester while I study at uni but my hometown is a small market town in England.

I’m a third year Psychology student, so love things around identity and body image - I’m currently doing my dissertation on men in burlesque! While I’m not trying to slave away at my laptop or books, I work with my university in helping educate kids about higher education and help break down those barriers which might hold them back from their future.

Being brought up in a small town in the countryside doesn't give you many experiences, so with traveling, I want to see the sights and people. And maybe make some friends along the way.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing will be a first but when I finally make the leap to travel I think it will be a great platform to find likeminded people and hopefully make good connections and experiences. Definitely memories that I can hold for the rest of my life.

Interests

• animals
• books
• graphic design
• fashion
• photography
• cooking
• baking
• movies
• gender studies
• psychology
• nature
• museums
• mental health
• sexuality
• identity
• art galleries

Music, Movies, and Books

Books, where do I start? I am an impulsive buyer when it comes to books (tell a lie... Everything). My favourite genre to read tend to be horror and sci-fi, I absolutely love authors like Stephen King, Edgar Allan Poe, John Wyndham.

With movies it's pretty much the same. horror and sci-fi are my absolute go to when I have time. But I'll happily watch comedies, action and whatever is on offer. A few of my favourite movies are Psycho, Pan's Labyrinth, Perks of Being A Wallflower, Shaun of the Dead.

Music is universal, so I will give anything a go! Especially love Björk and Sufjan Stevens at the moment.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Leaving my hometown before uni to go to Iceland by myself; flying for the very first time on a plane and exploring Reykjavik was incredible.

Teach, Learn, Share

If I can be taught and learn anything, I'll snatch your arm off for that opportunity! Whether that's about your country, culture or anything. Hopefully I can return the favour, even if it is odd facts or opinions - I'm not argumentative but will happily debate to fight my corner ;)

Wherever I end up, hopefully I can share some memories with you and make a lasting impression.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A part of my life with them; whether that's having them in my journey along the way, stories and most of all, good memories :)

As well as respecting a host's home and doing whatever I can to help out like cleaning or cooking.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Germany, Iceland, Monaco, Portugal

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom