Hey everyone! I'm Sam from Manchester. I have just begun a year of travelling, starting in India and am hoping to meet some amazing people along the way.

I love exploring new places and cultures as well as trying new experiences. I'm kind and easygoing and am just as ready to go for a hike or a drink at a local bar as I am to cook a meal, relax and swap stories.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think it is great that this sort of community exists. It allows people to share experiences, ideas and learn about other people from around the world whether you are a host or a guest.

Interests

I find architecture really interesting, in particular the stories behind the buildings. I am always looking for inspiration and occasionally sketch down ideas.

I love to draw, though at home I don't draw as much as I would like to. So I plan on doing a lot while I am away.

I like to get close to nature which is why I enjoy hiking.

I really enjoy cooking and always look forward to learning new dishes.

• animals
• architecture
• photography
• cooking
• running
• drinking
• reading
• drawing
• music
• hiking
• camping
• swimming
• film
• exploring

Music, Movies, and Books

I am a bit of a film geek as I have watched loads. My favourite films at the moment are City of God, Pulp Fiction and Inherent Vice.

I love music and listen to pretty much anything, at the moment I am listening to a fair bit of reggae, 90s hip hop, jazz, soul and electronic.

I read a lot and my current favourite books are: Kafka on the Shore - Haruki Murakami, One Hundred Years of Solitude - Gabriel Garcia Marquez and The Fall - Albert Camus.

Teach, Learn, Share

I could help you with English, a language exchange would be great! I also know about design and a little about construction so if there is anything like that I could help with I would be happy to. I would just like to learn about your culture and share some laughs and some memories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England