UPDATE 2 - I’m now living and studying in Lisbon!!!

UPDATE - Currently travelling through France! Cycling along the Loire and making my way to Portugal. Now a vegetarian with vegan inclinations and also training for the Lisbon half marathon.

My name is Shane and I live in Glasgow.

I am currently working as a university librarian having recently graduated from an art school with a degree in exhibition curating. I love working with books and having access to two million of the things at work helps with conserving a bit of space at home.

I live in a one bedroom top floor tenement flat in Govanhill on Glasgow's Southside but I am originally from Bristol in the South West of England.

I'm currently learning Portuguese and I volunteer one night a week at a night shelter for people who are in the asylum system and without accommodation. I also love to meditate, do yoga, make seasonal vegan meals, go on bike rides and read.

I am gay, I have a cat and I live in an area with a very mixed ethnic makeup - if any of these things are a problem for you please seek alternative accommodation.

I can accommodate up to 2 people for up to 3 or 4 days - anything else is a little too close as my flat is more on the cosy side. Always happy to answer any questions in advance!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like to meet likeminded and accepting people when travelling who don't mind a a veggie hippie queer loafing out on their couch for the night. I love to host and hear about what brings people to Glasgow and Scotland and find out where people have been in the world.

Interests

eating vegan food, watching stuff (currently: the century of the self) , being sat on by cats, protesting, reading (currently: 'a new life' by eckhart tolle), baking,

Music, Movies, and Books

all the music, movies and books

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

worked at boom festival in Portugal

What I Can Share with Hosts

for guests i have a fold out sofa bed in my lovely flat, vegan food, glasgow recommendations, walking routes, nights out

for hosts i always bring a unique vibe, love, positive intentions and warmth.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Tunisia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, England, Scotland