Hi, I'm John-Paul (34), a photographer from Manchester UK. Current mission: Walking to Glastonbury from Birmingham (!) with my friend Valerie (23), she's a sound tech from San Diego.

Looking for friendly hosts with a spare couch & floor combo or a back yard which we can pitch our two small tents for the night (maybe even grab a shower).

We bring good vibes, big smiles and solid travel stories :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couch surfing is by far one of the best ways to travel and meet new people. I've had great times and met friends for life!

Currently surfing and meeting new people along the way. In the near future will be part of the Manchester couch surfing scene, hosting and being a great tour guide!

Interests

Photography, art, walking, hiking, galleries, traveling, reading and learning. Would love to hear about your jobs, skills and see the world from a different point of view. My main interest is life: sharing it, experiencing it, lending a hand and getting involved.

• arts
• books
• photography
• walking
• traveling
• hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

//The Birds, Jaws, Rocky, Hobson's Choice, Brief Encounter, O' Brother Where art Tho', Koyaanisqatsi, MCU, Twin Peaks // Bob Dylan, Patti Smith, Smashing Pumpkins, Run the Jewels, The Cure, Jonathan Wilson, Foals, Girlpool, Tears for Fears, George Clinton, P.J Harvey, Hannah Lou Clark, Cale Tyson, Daniel Avery, Nina Kravitz, The XX, Radiohead, Death from above 1979, Explosions in the Sky, Laura Viers //George Orwell's Down and Out in Paris and London // Simone De Beauvoir's A Very Easy Death// Michael Chabon's Wonder Boys// Soundtrack vinyl addict

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Once upon a time FM Radio DJ and volunteer hospital DJ.

Climbed to the summit of Angels Landing with a 5x4 camera on my back. Worth it!

Spent 4 days walking around 'Twin Peaks' and bumped into Mr Bobcat! Eek

Next adventure is a 120 mike walk to Glastonbury with my buddy from San Diego. excited!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a photographer so would happily take your family portrait or teach you some rad skills. Offer a couch if traveling through Manchester UK, life experience, road stories, washing up skills, tidy skills, pet friendly disposition and will happily share playlists and share some new music.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, United States, Vatican City State, Wales