CURRENT MISSION - UPDATED WITH LINKS AS OF APRIL 2016

(all links that you may need are listed below, so please read through profile in full, any additional info you may need after that, just ask!)

MAXIMUM STAY - 3 days with initial contact. If all goes well, then after that, any future visits you may wish in Brighton in seeking a longer stay, I would be open to discuss with you.
PLEASE NOTE - Guests are expected to leave on the day of departure by 1300hrs.

MY TWO REQUIREMENTS
Is for travellers and their friends to be 18+ and to upload face pics of themselves either onto their friends profile on this site or to create their own profile. No face pics then no couchsurfing.
This is for your safety, my safety and (heaven forbid) should anything occur to you while you are staying here in this very diverse and cultured city.

Am a gay man who offers rest and shelter to all people. For those who may have a problem with someone who is of the LGBT+ community, here is some wisdom imparted to you. History has recorded us as the " two spirit people. "
In many tribes, the two-spirit people filled very special religious roles as the healers, shamans, and ceremonial leaders of the tribe!
Hopi Prophecy states when Mother Earth is dying, there then shall arise
- " The Warriors of the Rainbow " who will bring the people together - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BHRV-RMNvs
Yes, we are indeed a very spiritual people, here is a link for you to read - http://www.willsworld.org/twospiritq-a.html

Have a large " L " sofa in living room plus a double mattress available for use in spare room. Backpackers - there also is a large floor space in the living room available for use. Couples/Gay couples also welcome. Facilities available include shower, washing machine/dryer and internet :-)

ABOUT ME

I am Aaron, a 40 something single gay Leo male with home by the sea. I don't drink and don't mind others who do. I do smoke (enjoy the herb :-) but am a conscientious smoker who has balcony door and windows open all the time.
Ignorance, intolerance, prejudice etc are traits I cannot abide by in people, especially in the 21st century world.
All humans are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Am a very easy going, chilled, sorted and laid back man and will do all I can for my guests.

What are your hobbies and interests ? Wish to meet like minded people while you are here in Brighton (or elsewhere) ? If your interests are not listed, why not create a group yourself ? Like couchsurfing , " Meet - Up " (see below) is yet another great way of meeting people :-)

In April 2016 - 137,029 "Meetups " happened this week, subjects about everything from careers, to hiking, parenting, tech, photography,socialising and urban gardening plus a whole lot more :-)
FOR ALL CATEGORIES OF GROUPS, MEET UP - http://www.meetup.com/

Meet up for lesbians 35+ - http://www.meetup.com/Brighton-over-35s-lesbian-queer-gathering/
Brighton GEMS , for mature gay men - http://www.brightongems.com/
Brighton G-Scene -Monthly community magazine http://gscene.com/
Brighton Gay pubs/clubs/bars - http://www.gaybrighton.com/
Brighton All Sorts Trans youth group - http://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/groups/transformers/
Brighton LGBT+ Switchboard - http://switchboard.org.uk/
Brighton , The Clare Project (gender identity) http://www.clareproject.org.uk/

BRIGHTON BUDDHIST CENTRE - http://www.brightonbuddhistcentre.co.uk/

BRIGHTON CONCORDE2 , Brighton's No1 music venue. Legendary live bands, incredible club nights - https://www.concorde2.co.uk/

BRIGHTON COWLEY CLUB - The Cowley Club is a collectively owned and run DIY anarchist social centre in Brighton. It houses a cafe, bookshop, bar, library and more. http://www.cowleyclub.org.uk/

BRIGHTON DOME - events for the family, children, classical music, comedy, dance, circus, contemporary music, theatre, ballet, concerts and so much more. This place is very busy all year round with something on for all people.
http://brightondome.org/whats_on/brighton%20comedy%20festival/

BRIGHTON CENTRE (music gigs/conferences) -http://brightoncentre.co.uk/

BRIGHTON GREEN DOOR STORE - The Green Door Store is a late night bar, live music venue, and nightclub located directly underneath Brighton Railway Station. with up to 14 events a week we guarantee there is always something for everyone. Free entry before 11pm http://www.thegreendoorstore.co.uk/

BRIGHTON VEGAN/VEGETARIAN SHOPS - https://www.happycow.net/europe/england/brighton/

BRIGHTON CITY WALKING TOUR - http://www.brightoncitywalks.com/

BRIGHTON WHAT'S ON GUIDE - http://whatson.brighton.co.uk/Events

BRIGHTON KOMEDIA (comedy club and shows) http://www.komedia.co.uk/brighton/comedy/krater/

BRIGHTON + HOVE, ARTISTS OPEN HOUSES - http://aoh.org.uk/

BRIGHTON TOURIST INFO - http://www.visitbrighton.com/

BRIGHTON - SEA FRONT SPORTS -https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/leisure-and-libraries/seafront/volleyball-and-seafront-sports

BRIGHTON, VEGETARIAN FOOD - http://restaurantsbrighton.co.uk/vegetarian-restaurants-brighton/

BRIGHTON Wi -Fi , hotspots for internet connection - http://www.looseconnection.com/brighton/

TRAVEL INFO AND LINKS - (be prepared, the rail network is having upgrades, especially in London and the Underground, so please check for delays/changes)

National Train network - http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Coaches into Brighton - http://www.nationalexpress.com/destinations/coach-travel-to-brighton.aspx
National Express - UK main coach operator - http://www.nationalexpress.com/destinations.aspx
Megabus - for coach travel in the UK and Europe - http://uk.megabus.com/
Trains into Brighton - book upto 12weeks in advance for cheaper tickets - https://www.thetrainline.com/
There is usually a regular direct train from London Victoria - Brighton, has about 3 or 4 stops and takes under an hour. The other trains into Brighton can have between 5 and 12 stops and can take upto 2hours, maybe more.
If possible, try to avoid travelling through London at " peak times " 8am-10am and 3pm-5pm as this is when everyone is heading into work or heading home from work. Tickets can be more expensive and the underground is very very full due to the high demand of the commuters and people on holiday in London.
By Car - there are 6 free visitor parking spaces here near my home but are on a first come basis. If all spaces are taken, be prepared as street parking can be quite costly. Would have to see if space is free on the day when you arrive.

MOBILE PHONES -
you will need a SIM card when in the UK. Please check with your phone provider. You can get international SIM cards also. I do not use Whatsapp. My mobile is for calls and texts, for all else I use the computer.
International SIM cards - https://www.worldsim.com/international-sim-card
Compare deals of all UK networks - https://www.uswitch.com/mobiles/networks/

PHILOSOPHY
My religion is loving kindness. Like the Mother of the world, touch each being as your beloved child. Harm no other beings, they are just your brothers and sisters. Treat others with dignity, equality, justice and respect. In the long run, how you treat others will be how they treat you.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I participate mainly in being a host at the minute and happy to show people around our small but fair city which is reportedly the gay capital of the UK. Yet there is so much to do and see here for all people, keep on reading below for a taste of what this amazing city has to offer you and your family. Links are included and also check out youtube for video footage of all the events.
Our city celebrates diversity, the arts, music, culture and festivals all year round and why it is so popular a destination !
We have science fests, vegfests for all you vegatarians, beer festivals, marathons (both half and full distance), veteran and classical car runs, biker runs, parades, artists open houses and alot more besides.

Visit Brighton,
ANNUAL OUTDOOR EVENTS - http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/leisure-and-libraries/events-and-filming/annual-outdoor-events#Food%20Fest%20Apr
FEB - Sussex Beacon Half Marathon - http://www.sussexbeacon.org.uk/run-with-team-beacon/
FEB - Vegatarian and Vegan festival http://www.brighton.vegfest.co.uk/
APRIL - Brighton Full Marathon - http://www.brightonmarathon.co.uk/home
MAY -- is a month long festival with events all across the city which begins with the amazing " The Children Parade " - over 70 schools work together for this parade through the city and atttacts 10,000 people. A very enjoyable family event and this kicks off the month long festivities. This year, 2016, sees over 900 events across the city - https://www.brightonfringe.org/
MAY - Artists Open Houses - http://aoh.org.uk/
MAY - Food festival - http://brightonfoodfestival.com/
MAY - The Great Escape (gigs) http://greatescapefestival.com/gig-planner/
MAY - London to Brighton mini car run http://www.london-to-brighton.co.uk/
MAY - Ladyboys of Bangkok http://www.visitbrighton.com/whats-on/the-ladyboys-of-bangkok-p931001
JUNE - Wild Life (music fest, lots of artists) http://www.wildlifefestival.com/
JUNE - Film and and Comic con - http://www.filmandcomicconbrighton.com/
JULY - Wanna watch some movies or football on the beach ? The Brighton Big Screen returns to town - http://brightonsbigscreen.com/
JULY 2nd - GREEN PRIDE AND UNITY , CANNABIS FEST (Preston park)
VIDEO FOOTAGE OF - Brighton Green Pride 2016 - Brighton Cannabis Club's Smokers Guide UK :-) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvRBQiVDDVs&feature=share

AUGUST -- The world renowned Gay Pride Parade through the city, attracts upto 160,000 visitors per year. Parade starts on seafront, then through the city and finally upto Preston Park to the funfair, market stalls, dance tent and main stage, with headline major artists from across the globe. Tickets now available.
There is also the Street/Block party for upto 10,000 people on the Saturday and Sunday !
PRIDE TICKETS FOR ENTRY INTO THE PARK - http://www.brighton-pride.org/brighton-pride-2016-tickets/
PRIDE ACCOMODATION - CAMPSITE AND BRIGHTON YHA - http://www.brighton-pride.org/pride-accommodation/
FOR PRIDE PARADE 2016 - http://www.brighton-pride.org/news/

AUGUST 20th/21st THAI FESTIVAL - http://www.magicofthailand.co.uk/2016/05/12/brighton/
SEPTEMBER 3rd SPEED TRIALS http://www.brightonandhovemotorclub.co.uk/brightonspeedtrials.php
SEPTEMBER 3rd + 4th TOGETHER THE PEOPLE - Together The People (TTP Festival) is a brand new 5000 capacity greenfield, non camping, music and arts festival taking place in Preston Park - http://www.togetherthepeople.co.uk/
SEPTEMBER 9th + 10th - UNDERCOVER MUSIC FESTIVAL IV, ALTERNATIVE MUSIC - http://undercoverfest.com/
SEPTEMBER - Between 10,000 - 40,000 motorbikes and bikers roll into town for the Ace Cafe Reunion when bikers ride from London to Brighton. If you love motorbikes this is for you http://www.acecafeevents.com/reunion.html
SEPTEMBER 11th TRIATHLON - http://www.brightonandhovetriathlon.com/
OCTOBER - Comedy month with events across the city.
http://brightondome.org/whats_on/brighton%20comedy%20festival/
https://www.brightoncomedyfestival.com/
NOVEMBER - Witchfest International http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/witchfest-international-2016-tickets-22652625613?aff=ebrowse
DECEMBER - The people who do the Childrens Parade in May also do a magnificent festival of light event, again with all of the schools.
" The Burning of the Clocks " celebrates the end of time or rather the end of the year, hence the name. http://www.samesky.co.uk/events/burning-the-clocks

SHAKEDOWN FESTIVAL 2016 TBA - http://www.festivalmag.com/festivals/shakedown/

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Have couch surfed myself (friends mainly) but had many guests stay here over the years, see testimonies... just that this time its global !

Interests

Very wide and varied interests which include Tarot, Tai Chi, Reiki, healing arts, astrology, essential oils, gemstones, human rights, paganism, buddhism, philosophy, music, concerts, shows, cinema, massage, meeting and making new contacts globally.
Enjoy good philosophical chats and debates covering many subjects.

• arts
• culture
• books
• diy
• concerts
• festivals
• causes
• human rights
• vegetarian
• walking
• news
• movies
• reading
• socializing
• music
• live music
• classical music
• buddhist

Music, Movies, and Books

Too many to mention but all good sci-fi and tear-jerkers :-)

MOVIES -
American History X, Battleship, Batman Forever, The Breakfast Club, Cloverfield, Constantine, The Dark Crystal ,Cowboys and Aliens, Dead Poets Society, Fantastic Four, Fight Club, G.I. Joe , Guardians of the Galaxy, The Hitch-hikers Guide to the Galaxy, Inception, Indiana Jones trilogy, Iron Man, Jupiter Ascending, Jeruzalem, Kingsmen, Labyrinth, Laurel and Hardy, Lord of the Rings series, Marvels Avengers, The Matrix, Monty Pythons Life of Brian, Pacific Rim, Pi , Prometheus, Rampage 2, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Saw film series, Someone Marry Barry (very funny), Star Trek TNG, Voyager, The Borg/Q-Continuum, Star Wars series, Stargate, Starship Troopers, Trainspotting, Transformers, Underworld, Interview with the Vampire. V for Vendetta, Watchmen, X-Men series, 300, The 9th Gate ,

TV SHOWS-
Absolutely Fabulous (Ab-Fab) Breaking Bad, Falling Skies, Sapphire and Steel, The Messengers, Supernatural, Shameless (UK), The Strain, Misfits, , Game of Thrones, Penny Dreadful, The Flash, Arrow, Doctor Who. Touch (with keifer sutherland), True Blood, Stargate, Falling Skies, Star Trek, Lucifer, The Last Ship.

Books
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Lord of Light and Shadow (by D.J.Conway)
Celestial Magic of Angels (by Angel Life Guild)
Form, Sound and Colour in Healing (by Theo Gimbel)
Gem Elixirs in Vibrational Healing (by Gurudas)
Magick of the Gods and Godesses (by D.J.Conway)
Herbs in Magic and Alchemy (by C.L.Zalewski)
Planets in Houses and Aspects (by Pelletier)
Three Books of Occult Philosophy (by Agrippa)
The Multi-Orgasmic Man
The Buddha in Your Mirror
Dalai Lamas Little Book of Wisdom.

Music
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The Beloved, Bob Marley, Chemical Brothers, Depeche Mode, Deep Forest, Erasure, Eurythmics, Fatboy Slim, Pink Floyd. Portishead, The Beatles, Adam and the Ants, Morcheeba, Massive Attack, Marillion, Moby, The Doors, Sash, Stereophonics, St Etienne, Scissor Sisters, Underworld - Live at Glastonbury, Faithless (God is a Dj top tune), Cold Water Music, Air, Moby
Ministry of Sound compilations
All the great rocking house and rave tunes of late 1980's-2000
Dj Tiesto
Kylie, George Michael, Elton John
Most Rock, pop, classical, jazz and love songs

to name but a few and love most types of music

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Taking part in sponsored walks for good causes. Must have walked over 100km for various causes over the past decade.
Occupied St Pauls Cathedral, London when the Occupy movement kicked off.
Took part in a memory recital of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the Brighton Festival - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuQfl_lZLxE

Teach, Learn, Share

Can teach some Tarot, offer a reading also and some Tai Chi

What I Can Share with Hosts

My home, sofa, a double mattress, a walk round the city, internet available here, maps and local information along with a very cool, peaceful and chilled atmosphere. Couples/Gay couples welcome. No dramas, no violence, no hate etc are welcome here.
Being honest, open, respectful goes along way here and will do what I can to make your stay a good one.

Countries I’ve Visited

Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States