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Overview

  • 10 references 5 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French, German
  • 42, Male
  • Member since 2006
  • PhD Student (Fusion Energy)
  • Went to Keele Uni, Bath Spa, Uni of Birmingham and now at...
  • From moved around so much that I don't really have a home town
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Finish the PhD then travel the world on a shoestring

ABOUT ME

I currently live in Sheffield where I attend the university. I love backpacking and experiencing foreign cultures. My favourite city so far is Torronto. My hobbies are jogging, cycling, kayaking, climbing and generally keeping fit.

PHILOSOPHY

Not got one yet, i am working on it though. Although it will when finished include something about try to get the most out of life by say no as infrequently as possible and try most things once.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I try to persuade my friends to join. However I am normally unsuccessful even after bribes of chocolate cake and such

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have meet many bath couch surfers and couchsurfed myself in switzerland and Italy. I had a great time. I cant wait to try it again. I have hosted a handful of time and host whenever I posibly can. When I move into my own place I plan to get more involved. Currently I'm living with other students and hosting is not possible.

Interests

backpacking, Scuba diving, windsurfing, moutain biking, Hundretwasser, jogging, sailing, astronomy, renewable energy, European languages.

  • chocolate
  • walking
  • traveling
  • cycling
  • backpacking
  • kayaking
  • windsurfing
  • scuba diving
  • sailing
  • rock climbing
  • astronomy
  • languages
  • physics

Music, Movies, and Books

The eagles, the traveling wilburys, the XX, red hot chili peppers, the offspring, The Dandy Warhols, Presidents Of The Usa (lump. The Hoosiers

Hitch hikers guide to the galaxy by douglas adams, A Short History of Nearly Everythin by Bill Bryson, dare I say it but harry potter is a good page turner

matrix, house of flying daggers, dodgeball, spaceballs, supertroopers, romeo must die, memento

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

So far the best thing i have seen would be the great wall of china. Walking for a day aross it was a great experience.

I've been to Mauna Kea in Hawaii and been amazed by the stars (best place on the planet to view the night sky)

Teach, Learn, Share

I would like to learn French. I can help with physics homework. I can also fix some computer problems.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Romania, Russian Federation, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United Kingdom, United States

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