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Overview

  • 15 references 8 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French, German
  • 45, Male
  • Member since 2008
  • Engineer/Traveller/Jack of all trades/Builder
  • Degree
  • From Beckenham, Kent, England
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To travel the world without flying, but not in 80days!

ABOUT ME

I'm growing fast. Learning what life is all about. Love hitchiking, tramping & camping & I've sailed the seven seas ooh argggghh me hearteys!

In 2007 I began my round the world trip without flying. Since returning to London in 2010, I have now dedicated myself to a life of self sufficiency in suburbia. I have a 5 year plan to be able to provide all basic necessaities to survive e.g. food, water, shelter etc. Not laptops & chocolate bars!
It's been very hard going what with a full time job as an eco builder aswell but very rewarding.

I'm now heading to Ibiza by train, boat & bus, and am turning my sights towards an atlantic crossing by boat to the USA to complete the final portion of my non-flight circumnavigation.

Strange but true: I'm vegetarian, but I want to go hunting for food. Can you work it out?

I love doing everything, arts, technical, cooking whatever!

Really into chess right now and being more present & focussed.

PHILOSOPHY

Actions speak louder than words
Make it count
Be honest with yourself and others
Love your truth
Stay present and in the moment
You have 2 ears and 1 mouth for a reason
2 think is 2 create
Life is a work in progress till you die

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Can keep your couch warm & tell old sea dog tales (of which I have 2). I'm a good conversationalist, WILL make you laugh.

I'm good at fixing stuff like computers and bikes

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

So many great stays with surfers on my previous trips, I'm hooked.

Also plenty of wwoofing and unofficial couch surfing

Interests

Environmental protection & technology, inventing crazy stuff that nobody wants, Mountain Biking, eco-travelling,eco building, nature, breakdancing, art, chess, cooking, fixing things and I hope soon hunting

  • dogs
  • arts
  • dining
  • cooking
  • chocolate
  • vegetarian
  • flying
  • boating
  • technology
  • chess
  • traveling
  • cycling
  • camping
  • hunting
  • surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

Indiana Jones, the Secret, Power of Now, Guarenteed Solutions, Anthony Robbins, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Edison, Leonardo DaVinci, radical honesty, funky house, breakbeats, Sting, queen

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Conquered 20yr old fears

Teach, Learn, Share

I have tales of kindness, stories from my travels, and a great energy when kindled

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