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Overview

  • 17 references 8 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French, German
  • 35, Male
  • Member since 2009
  • Student/Musician
  • Currently at university studying biology.
  • From Oxford.
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Finish my degree whilst having as much fun as possible.

ABOUT ME

I'm a very musical person, having played in a few bands over the last couple of years has given me great experiences and the opportunities to meet loads of great, interesting and different people.

I'm currently playing guitar/singing in a band in Liverpool.

I play rugby union.

I'm a very big comedy fan, my favourite stand ups are Bill Bailey and Dylan Moran. Intelligent comedy in my opinion is much better than insult or observation (although they can be equally as good).

I'm currently studying biology at the University of Liverpool and am living in the student area of the city. I live with 5 other students, all of which are great fun.

I'm always up for a laugh, will do anything suggested to me. I'll eat anything you put in front of me. I will join in any activity!
I am quite content on my own, enjoying life as it is, and am self confident in my own abilities.

PHILOSOPHY

If I start something, I have to finish, no matter how long it takes.

Experiences make up life, so try and get as much in as possible whilst still being able to enjoy everything.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Been couchsurfing all over Europe for 3 months in the summer of 2009.

Travelling as much as I can, hosting as much as possible!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Couchsurfed from Greece, though Macedonia, Serbia, Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, France and Spain for 3 months. Met incredible people and had utterly amazing experiences.

Interests

I play various musical instruments including the piano, guitar, bass guitar, oboe, and I sing.

Playing and watching both rugby union (Gloucester!) and football (Liverpool!) are always great fun.

I read a lot, sci fi being my genre of choice.

Favourte authors are Douglas Adams and Philip K Dick.

I love travelling and experiencing different cultures, sights and cuisine, and walking is the best way to get around.

  • singing
  • make up
  • walking
  • traveling
  • guitar
  • piano
  • soccer
  • rugby
  • biology

Music, Movies, and Books

All types of music, mainly rock, ska and jazz, but with an eclectic feel for everything else.
Favourite bands include:
Muse
Radiohead
System of a Down
Hundred Reasons
Reuben
Incubus
Oceansize
Pink Floyd
Less Than Jake
Reel Big Fish
Frank Turner
Rage Against The Machine
Bob Marley
Bedouin Soundclash

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Being half South African, I spent a few months meeting my relatives in Cape Town when I was much younger, this was an amazing experience and taught me a great deal.I attempted to walk from Lands End to John O' Groats (1100 miles) but unfortunately broke my foot after 200 miles.Couch surfed around Europe for 3 months.Spent 1 month travelling around India.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Guitar, Piano or Biology if you're interested!

Learn: Anything!

Countries I’ve Visited

Croatia, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom

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