Here's a little about me. I was born and bred in London by my Irish mum and Welsh dad who just love to move... not far though, we've lived in 10+ houses within a 5 mile radius... Being stuck in the same area and same routine for too long began to make me feel stuck in London, caged and uninspired. So i felt i had to do something about it and took myself out of that situation. I took my music and began to travel - Its thanks to this i am able to do what i do - I have always been surround by music as both my parents met through being in bands (together and separately). I taught myself guitar in the last few years which really helped me with my songwriting and being able to make things a bit more portable.

I haver never had an opportunity before this to travel, meet and connect with people from completely different places, find new experiences i could never have had in London, bring people together, play music with strangers. I love creative expression in whatever capacity it comes in. I love to laugh, I love to eat and love to try new things. I am always looking for that next adventure and people to do it with!

I am very driven with what i am doing and work hard, giving everything to what i do. I travel to every city to try and understand the people living there, their way of life. I want to see it all but not by taking pictures of myself in front of famous landmarks but by meeting and working alongside the the people living there.

Here are some Live links to my music page if you wish to check it out -

https://www.facebook.com/AlexRVPhillips

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am busking for a living and while some days I am lucky enough to make enough to get by, there are others where it can sometimes be a struggle but there isn't a day that goes by where i am not out there trying!

I would love to meet people who know the city and culture and we can exchange stories, advice, life experiences and in the future repay the favour with somewhere for them to lay their head on their travels to London!

Interests

Music - Fink, Paolo Nutini, Counting Crows, Paul Simon, Goo Goo Dolls, Newton Faulkner, Ben Howard, Hudson Taylor, Local Natives, Matt Corby, Bon Iver, Amber Run, Justin Nozuka, Daughter, The Fray, John Mayer, Damien Rice, Bear's Den, Jamie T, Plan B... and many more... If you like - I've made a playlist just for you

Films - Into The Wild, The Dark Knight, Emperors New Groove, The Wolf of Wall Street, Four Lions, The Hurt Locker, The Raid, The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy, City Of God, Spirited Away, Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind, Butterfly Effect... Pretty random selection but they're the first that came to mind!

some other interest and hobbies -

Basketball, Poetry, Writing, Cooking and...Socialising

• culture
• writing
• poetry
• singing
• dining
• cooking
• running
• drinking
• movies
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• guitar
• basketball
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

The Alchemist - Paolo Coelho
Poke The Box - Seth Godin
Who Moved My Cheese - Spencer Johnson

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Leaving London - it was the best decision i have every made. I left with €140 a guitar, amp and some of my own CD's and am still away over month later.

Teach, Learn, Share

There is so much i want to put here... but my main thought of today is...
'yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present'
...I recently watch Kung Fu Panda!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would love to play my music for you and your friends, whilst sharing what i have learnt from my past experiences. This is my passion and what i love to do but... if music isn't your thing - we can cook up some serious food and eat, drink and laugh into the night!

Countries I’ve Visited

Barbados, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Germany