My name is David, I'm originally from London, where I was raised as an Orthodox Jew. I moved to Israel aged 18, where I've lived since, and where I studied and trained as a lawyer, losing my religion in a protracted process of soul searching.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've always enjoyed traveling and recently spent half a year traveling in east and southeast Asia. While hostels can be fun, I would love the chance to see a city through the eyes of a local and add a deeper understanding to the travel experience. Similarly, I'd love to share my little corner of the world with others.
In general I'm a big fan of, and believer in, genuine sharing economy ideals - the real question is why it's taken me so long to join.

Interests

Running, reading, history, politics, psychology, comedy

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Pretty open to most types of music, especially if live, but lean towards alternative/indie.

Movies: Obviously depends a lot on mood, but Wes Anderson and Richard Linklater are always winners, also enjoy most of the Apatow movies - they have heart.

Books: A nice mix of fiction and non fiction. Murakami, Bill Bryson, most history related books, Dan Ariely, Primo Levi, Steven Pinker...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Skydiving - cliché I know, but jumping out of a plane probably tops it for me.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My perspective on the world, but more importantly a listening ear and the will to meet new people and have genuine conversations and experiences.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, Netherlands, Poland, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Israel, United Kingdom