Currently living in Birmingham, UK. Doing online and data journalism and currently completing an MA. I like to visit places and cities mostly for being there, seeing new things, enjoying the local entertainment opportunities, walking across the city, enjoying design and architecture and meeting people there. I am, of course, quite into the news, current affairs, politics, the economy, big discussions, that kind of things, as well as cultural events and nonfiction books.

This is my first time on Couchsurfing but my Airbnb profile can be looked at for reviews!

Twitter: @stevecarufel_
Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/152353140@N05/
Website: scarufel.com
Instagram: stevecarufel_
Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/users/show/60853298

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When you're in hostels or hotels, or Airbnb, you're either meeting mostly other tourists or no one at all. Makes sense to use Couchsurfing to meet locals and benefit from some local knowledge and experience! I'm quite happy to share a cup or a glass or a bite, and have a chat about anything within the range of my broad spectrum of interests!

Interests

• animals
• dogs
• culture
• books
• architecture
• design
• graphic design
• photography
• music festivals
• cooking
• politics
• news
• video games
• classical music
• electronic music
• rock music
• communications
• sightseeing
• craft beer
• whiskey
• cities
• programming
• deserts
• nonfiction
• pubs
• digital media
• online gaming
• scotch
• bourbon
• online courses
• hiking in the mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: nonfiction and essays mostly, about politics, economics, psychology, communications.
Movies: biographical, historical, political, satirical, dark comedy, unusual, sci-fi, social science fiction, comedy-drama, conversational
Music: classical, rock (that actually rocks), jazzy hip-hop, some metal, classic rock, some subgenres of electronica too (I gave up knowing subgenre names exactly).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Reckless but successful altitude sickness-stricken trek in the Peruvian Andes.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food and booze, words, debates, music, knowledge, tips on other destinations, dairy-free recipes, cleanliness - Demandez et vous recevrez!

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United Kingdom