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Overview

  • 35 references 27 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, French, Spanish; learning Arabic
  • 41, Male
  • Member since 2008
  • Barefoot Engineer
  • Engineering
  • From London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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About Me

I live in a small house in the hills above Zahle. Got a dog, cat and chickens and grow / forage my own vegetables.

You'll need to hike (around 4km) or get a taxi. Please organise your own food (welcome to use my kitchen).

I work as a designer and builder making buildings from natural and recycled local materials. I love it!
I've been here since 2017.

I'm happy to host interesting people who are passing through, want a place to relax or want to help me in some of my home or work projects. Dog lovers, vegans and musicians preferable :-)

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Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

The concept of couch surfing is wonderful. The idea of a community spread all over the world, sharing without receiving anything directly in return fills me with hope and warmth.

Not only can you (or I or we or one or everyone) travel the world more cheaply, but in each place you stay have a much more authentic, deep and rich experience.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I think I have hosted people now from Germany, Brazil, Canada, USA and Mexico and have surfed in Spain, Russia, Mongolia, China & Laos.

I don't like to think of things evening out (you surf x times and host about x times). I like the idea (or ideal) of just offering without thought of gaining in return.

Interests

I like to
- Make where I live and what I use, Grow or pick what I eat, Play my music, Play the sports I enjoy
- Feel connected to people I don't know - Move towards a more sustainable and self-sufficient life - Improve myself - Feel compassionate - Bit of yoga and tai chi - Spend my time and energy (= job?) doing something important (noble, helpful, meaningful, ...) and that I enjoy

  • animals
  • singing
  • dining
  • yoga
  • meditation
  • traveling
  • music
  • guitar
  • cycling
  • backpacking
  • rock climbing
  • natural building
  • tai chi
  • carpentry

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

More than one...
- Living and working in a small village in D.R. Congo

- Spending a few days living on the street in Leon, France. The generosity of people, wow. Our generosity to others as a result. Wow

- Being a short-term monk in Yangon, Myanmar (3 weeks). Sounds contrary to the idea of renunciation but its quite common there

- Free Hugs in a few different places. Sounds tacky but... Connecting and sharing a smile and bit of closeness with strangers who I would otherwise have not ever interacted with filled me a huge joy and unity with other people

Teach, Learn, Share

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What I Can Share with Hosts

Sharing experiences, music, walking, talking, eating, smiling.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bolivia, Canada, China, France, India, Mongolia, Morocco, Peru, Russian Federation, South Africa, Thailand, Uganda

Countries I’ve Lived In

Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lebanon, Spain, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, United States

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