I moved to Edinburgh in 2002 to study at Edinburgh University and forgot to go home! Currently living with my partner René (he's German) on Leith Walk. A vibrant part of Edinburgh that's very near the centre and has a lot of bars/restaurants.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

We're happy to meet new people, show them the city and discuss life, the universe and everything. We travel a lot so it's always good to meet people from around the world; you never know when you might bump into them again!

Hosting : We could potentially host unless (i) you're in a group, or (ii) you want to stay more than 2 nights. We have a spare bedroom in our flat on Leith Walk.

Interests

When I'm not working, music takes up a lot of time - playing the piano and singing in a choir. I also accompany René on the flute and will occasionally play the clarinet.

Like to go swimming a few times a week as well as the gym, and cycle around Edinburgh a lot. We have a spare bike if you need to borrow it.

Cooking, socialising, reading... the usual stuff. I have a philosophy degree and Rene is an historian.

• singing
• cooking
• wine
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• piano
• cycling
• swimming
• business
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Mozart to Meatloaf, Bach to Bjork - I have very catholic tastes when it comes to music. As for films and books, the same applies. The last few things I read were a Margaret Atwood novel, a book about tea plantations in the British colonies and my copy of the Economist.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was once on Bargain Hunt. It's not exactly amazing, but I still have the fleece.

Teach, Learn, Share

Need something from China? Want to chat business? I'm your man.
Oh, I own a luggage brand called ARCIDO : www.arcido.com -- always on the lookout for brand ambassadors, bloggers and influencers who want to collaborate.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A good overview of the city, and historical insight if you're interested in that sort of thing. Advice on where to go out, and where to avoid. Friendship, conversation, wine...

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Cayman Islands, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States