I'm currently on a career break to travel Asia, and am enjoying every minute of it. I want to experience a culture different to my own and learn new things through experience. I am open minded and adventurous, and like to get involved with the reality of a place, good and bad, pleasant or difficult. I'm interested to learn about the history and social environment of the places I visit, and hopefully widen my understanding of the world beyond my own part of it. I most enjoy spending time with good company, drinking, eating, talking and having a laugh.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people who know the place they live. I think it will be a richer experience to know someone who lives in a city, outside of the tourist areas, and who is open and kind enough to share their home for a short time.

Interests

Sociology, social activism, football, politics, philosophy, kickboxing, poetry (performance), animals, nature, camping, having a laugh with friends, socialising, good food, veganism...

• animals
• culture
• poetry
• performing arts
• festivals
• environment
• dining
• cooking
• vegan
• drinking
• politics
• traveling
• camping
• soccer
• history
• sociology

Music, Movies, and Books

Indie/alt, hip hop, dancehall, electronic, soul, spoken word...

Sociological writers such as Foucault, Frankfurt school, feminism, David Harvey.
Alain de botton, Alexandre Dumas...

Ken Loach, Shane Meadows, Jim Jarmusch, Wes Anderson...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I stopped a guy from falling on his neck at a festival once.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm clean, friendly and respectful of your house. I can cook quite well (mostly vegan these days) and will make the effort to get to know you and be a pleasant guest. I like to write and read so when you need quiet I can entertain myself. I am an independent person so won't be relying on you for everything. I will also happily chip in some money for food, bills etc.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Fiji, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Netherlands, Peru, Scotland, Slovakia, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Uruguay, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, England