I am a cyber security engineer I live alone with my Jack Russell Terrier dog Jimmy. You can see more about us on our Instagram pages:-D.Collyer & Collyer.jim

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I was a part of Couchsurfing for 11 years. However I stopped over the pandemic as I felt too many men are giving some people a terrible experience. This is not Tinder. Follow the original concept of being generous to tired travellers. If you want to make money go to AirBnB, or a date go to the pub or a club. I returned as I missed the socialising and joy of meeting and making new friends . I hope to help even more people this time.

I would really like to help someone from Ukraine learn English and integrate into our society so they can stay here. I am looking for someone to help me learn Russian and Polish.

I don’t agree with people who request to stay and then don’t come. I do it for company and I take good care of people who come and stay. It is just awful when you treat me like a safety net and don’t bother to come when you find somewhere close to the centre. Shame on you. I live alone it’s just me and my Dog and we look forward to someone’s company.

Interests

Just about everything the world has to offer. The biggest thrill I have experienced when travelling was learning another language and then realising I have a whole new group of friends because I learned to speak to them.

I believe in being kind and what goes around comes around. I am trying to make my lounge ‘Vintage’ I will eventually have a duke box, turntable with vinyl records and an asteroid arcade machine. Then finally I can enjoy my retirement and be the big kid I always wanted to be.

I recently renovated the kitchen and I welcome anyone interested in sharing techniques to make delicious food. I welcome dieticians and chefs from all around the world.

Music, Movies, and Books

I love to sing to easy listening music, I have 8,000 films and many on DVD. My favourite book is Laurie Lee as I walked out one mid summer morning. My favourite movie is Roman Holiday. My favourite song is I need your love so bad.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

You choose? 1. Saved a little boys life. 2. Flew a twin jet plane down the Grand Canyon. 3. MSc in Cyber Security at 60 - now progressing to a PhD. 4. Stepfather to an amazing girl. It was the best experience of my life.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you cyber security, I am also a TESOL English Teacher. I know Italian and how to cook mouth watering lasagnas and spaghetti bolognese.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have many tender and funny stories to tell about me, my life and the world. I am writing a book as so many people ask me to tell them more about my life even after they had moved on or gone home.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, China, Croatia, Côte d'Ivoire, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Monaco, Poland, Russian Federation, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, England, Italy, Russian Federation, United States, Wales