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Overview

  • 10 references 8 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, French; learning Catalan, Valencian, German, Spanish
  • 38, Male
  • Member since 2011
  • Teaching English
  • University of St Andrews
  • From Farnham, Surrey, England
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Spending my days teaching English and my evenings singing songs. Wherever I am in the world.

ABOUT ME

A farm boy without a farm. I grew up in the countryside living amongst cows, sheep and chickens, but as it was only 40km from London I've always been drawn to the bright lights of the big city.

I'm a native English speaker and so I'm using this incredible (and unfair) advantage to full effect by teaching in different countries, where I can learn other languages, listen to different music and meet new people.

Eventually I'll end up in New Orleans where I will play and sing like this man... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hs0epThTlpw

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've hosted when living in France, and it was only ever a positive experience. I've also surfed in a number of places which has always been a really useful and interesting way to learn about places, people, things and stuff.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I couchsurfed for the first time when I moved from England to France. I couchsurfed for two weeks while looking for my own apartment, and ended up becoming really good friends with my hosts, and even ended up living with one of them.

Interests

I love exploring of all kinds, be it through music, films, food and drink, or by heading outside and getting lost in new and exciting places. My favourite way to do this is by bicycle, I don't drive as I much prefer the rewards of cycling. I play guitar and any other instruments I can get hold of and I like to sing.
I find all sciences fascinating, particularly biology, and I'll happily listen to anyone who can teach me about them.

  • chickens
  • singing
  • dining
  • drinking
  • boating
  • movies
  • music
  • guitar
  • cycling
  • biology
  • languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Last saw This is England by Shane Meadows, last listened to Marquee Moon by Television, last read Duende: A Journey into the Heart of Flamenco by Jason Webster.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been in a small open-topped boat during a nighttime thunderstorm in the Amazon.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, France, Mongolia, Peru, Russian Federation, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Spain, United Kingdom

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