Hi, I’m Stephen. I come from Cork down the south of Ireland. I’m 33 and enjoying travelling the world to experience adventure and make wonderful memories. Follow my adventures on @bestfoottforward

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

After school I went straight to university, and from there straight into a corporate job. I did that for 8 and a half years but I could not stop thinking about travel. I finally got up the courage to take a step into the unknown and leave my job to go travel. I want to meet interesting people along the journey and I think Couchsurfing is a great way to do that.

Interests

• cooking
• yoga
• music
• languages
• climbing
• growing

Music, Movies, and Books

I love lots of different types of music. Irish music, rock, rap, house, techno, jazz, grunge, metal, pop, etc.
Adore film, would watch most anything. Have a love for crime, sci-fi and fantasy films.
Avid reader, reading a fantasy series at the moment, as well as a book about mental health.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I competed twice in boxing fights which was a great source of pride for me to get fit and dedicate myself to a tough physical and mental test.

I also qualified as a yoga teacher which was one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done.

Teach, Learn, Share

I’d love to know more about local dishes anywhere that I go.
I would be keen to learn more about growing food, DIY and just listening to any interesting stories people feel like sharing :-).
I’d like to do bouldering with hosts if they like to do wall-climbing

What I Can Share with Hosts

In exchange for hosting I am happy to buy some food and cook a meal, or pay for food out in a restaurant.
I can teach how to cook, I have some skill.
I can teach how to bake bread, I used to make sourdough loaves.
I have intermediate French that I would be happy to share.
I am fluent in English and have beginners Irish and Italian.
I can play the tin whistle and I used be good at the musical keyboard when I was younger.
I can teach some science or maths if people have an interest.
I can also teach yoga, fitness, boxing.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Jordan, Laos, Malaysia, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Ireland, Italy