Hellooo! Nice to meet you :) I'm Will, from the UK. I currently live in NYC, as I have done for the last two and a half years. I love the city and all the incredible opportunities it has to offer, but equally love getting out to explore the rest of this - frankly epic - country! I work in the creative industry, and that love of design and most things cultural extends well beyond the office. I am a keen open water swimmer, and massive food lover also (those two are best enjoyed separately though I find :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am a people person through and through. Put quite simply, people fascinate me and meeting new ones is really what makes me tick. Therefore I have decided to take some off work and embark on a trip by road and rail around the US to meet people from all over and really get more of a view of the true America. I want to meet, listen, and try to understand as much as I can about what goes into making this truly unique union of states. And I'm not going to get that at the holiday inn ;)

Interests

Design. Drawing large maps. Slow cooked meat. Wine. Tequila. Swimming outdoors. Swimming indoors. Art. Politics. Fashion. Innovation. Oh yeah, and people!!!

• arts
• design
• fashion
• dining
• wine
• drinking
• politics
• socializing
• drawing
• outdoor activities
• soccer
• swimming
• cartography

Music, Movies, and Books

Music is a tough one. My taste is hugely eclectic, from classical to drum and bass, to vocal house, to hip hop and even old school UK garage! But I do like a lot fo the old ones too - this is tough!
Movies: Zoolander, American History X, Hunger Games, Meet the Parents, the Hangover. It varies from serious to ridiculous.
Book: Basically anything where I am learning. Currently reading Our Political Nature: The evolutionary origins of what divides us (highly recommend it).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once ate six kebabs in 2 days in Istanbul. Well, I was proud :) Ok, something amazing...er, I once drove six hours to give my ex-girlfriend (who lived in another city at the time) a hug as she was upset. I then got back in the car and drove back. She thought it was amazing at least!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you about the UK if you like. Can also teach about swimming, design, football (soccer)...
I want to learn about you and your town / city / country.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share drinks, and probably some sort of British biscuits (cookies)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, United Kingdom, United States