CURRENT MISSION

See the World!

ABOUT ME

Hey, my name's Giles and I works as ITV Grips and multimedia freelancer and having just finished working for BBC for two years. Now running my own small business in Leeds.

I'm a pretty easy-going and friendly guy. I've always been adventurous and I'm on the lookout for things to learn and for new experiences.

I'm profoundly deaf, this has never held me back in life, if anything, I find it liberating and a great excuse to meet more people and teach them sign language!

PHILOSOPHY

LIVE FAST, DIE OLD.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Popped my couchsurfing cherry at Israel and I am hooked!

Interests

sailing, climbing, karting, meeting deaf people

• dining
• cooking
• running
• boating
• politics
• sailing
• rock climbing
• business
• freelancing
• sign language

Music, Movies, and Books

Ben Hur, Shawshank Redemption, Le Hanie and many more films. Books: Emperor.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Cycled from London to Casablanca in 28 days. Totalling 3300 km... that averaging more than 100 km a day!

Travelled around the world. Met a 6 foot shark in Fiji, rescued a stow away boat in storm. Built a balcony for host in Australia. Spewing lava out of my bum in Malaysia. Witness an once a lifetime sunset in Australia. Chat will never end!!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm more than happy to teach you British Sign Language. I have some ASL knowledge but would like to learn more! I would like to learn many different deaf cultures around the world.

What I Can Share with Hosts

BSL language to teach and deaf politics...

English dishes! I could bring food and cook a great hearty feast!

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Australia, Belgium, Cambodia, Denmark, Egypt, Fiji, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Jordan, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Israel, United Kingdom