CURRENT MISSION

Having fun

ABOUT ME

My name is David, I'm originally from the UK. I have worked, studied and lived in Germany, Northern Ireland and Austria. I love meeting people and shooting the breeze, especially over a beer or two. I like to see new places and love going on holiday. I also love an adventure and doing new things. I'd describe my pace of life as more of a saunter than a stride. I am a bit of a bike fanatic and will often cycle thousands of kilometres on a holiday. I also blog for 'Spotted by Locals'.

PHILOSOPHY

Tolerance, understanding, embracing new ideas and learning life's lessons through experience are all strong ideals of mine.

Что привело меня на Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Couchsurfing is a great way of getting to know others. I've been very lucky to have hosted and surfed with some wonderful people. I try to be as helpful as possible when hosting and, if I can be, a motivated and interesting surfer.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I would say I'm an experienced surfer. I think exchange between people and cultures is wonderful. I have travelled all over Europe and I have hosted in every city I have lived. I have been very lucky and met a lot of wonderful people through Couchsurfing, all with stories to tell. I am honoured to count some of them among my closest friends.

Интересы

Reading, talking, classic cars, cycling (road, audax and touring) mid-90's British music, swapping stuff and random homemade things

• coffee
• reading
• cars
• socializing
• blogging
• cycling
• camping
• languages
• social work

Музыка, кино и книги

Avid believer in Britpop.

I spent my degree reading books. If you're looking for a common interest, you're likely to find one here.

I also quite like films. Although I would say I have quite an open mind, I am a bit pretentious in my tastes...

Классная вещь, которую я сделал(-а)

Almost being arrested as a teenager driving in Spain. Actually, that wasn't so great...

Camping in -18°c using a home-made bivouac and not freezing to death.

Cycling from Vienna to Palermo wearing a pair of H&M shorts.

Учу, учусь, делюсь опытом и информацией

Would like to share:
A beer, a chat, some food, maybe a city tour if it all works out...

Would like to learn:
New languages, new ways of brewing the perfect coffee, new cultures and ideologies, how to write a novel without putting in any effort, how to fix a camper van with some sticky tape and an elastic band...

Чем я могу поделиться с хостами

Random drawings on napkins, although sadly I'm no artist.

Где я побывал(-а)

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Где я жил(-а)

Austria, England, Germany, Northern Ireland

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