Hello all! My name is Tom. I study literature and languages and I love to travel and meet new people. I play tennis, and I like volunteering and community work. I write prose and poetry, as well as articles, most of which I publish on my website: http://howieabel.org

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm new to all of this, as often I'm quite shy, but I think it could be a great way to meet interesting people. If you want, I can give you my Facebook details or the like before we meet.

Interests

Books - English, Russian, and Japanese literature especially.
Tennis
Running

Music, Movies, and Books

I like all music, from classical to heavy rock, but especially piano and acoustic. I read much more than I watch movies, and I tend to read older literature with some modern additions.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travelling to China, Japan, Russia, and countries in South America, I always felt like I was on my way to a different world - but once you meet people, everything feels closer, and you discover others are not so different from you. The more I see, the less I feel I've seen, and the more I want to explore.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd happily help someone with their English if they are willing to watch me struggle to speak their langauge too!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Not hosting at the moment, but feel free to message me if you need help or advice with accommodation in general.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Cyprus, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Guernsey, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Peru, Portugal, Russian Federation, Scotland, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, United States