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Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
@GARETH-
Member since 2009
CURRENT MISSION To welcome people in the UK; to meet a wider range of people and learn more from other cultures and life experiences. ABOUT ME I work in city economic development, and enjoy living in a busy place with good culture and food, plenty of hidden gems to visit, and with a great human energy and creativity. PHILOSOPHY At heart I'm a globalist, liberal, progressive linguist who enjoys meeting people from all backgrounds. Travel is something that makes you who you are, the new friends the experiences learned and adventures lived can be valued the rest of your life. People and society are really important to me and I'm concerned about social issues such as: equal opportunities, human rights, LGBT rights, a fairer economy and a more sustainable environment.
Interested in Adventure Sports
Fluent in Welsh
Learning French
Pioneer Badge
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE To date I've hosted 33 people (from 17 countries) and it's been great; have also travelled around Europe and Asia and have couchsurfed myself. I always get many requests and consider them all and select those most feasible. I've met a lot of brilliant people here so far.
One Amazing Thing I've Done
One of the most fun things I've done is parasailing in the Andaman Sea off the Thai island of Phuket. I've also been 4 times climbing on the Great Wall of China which is absolutely enormous!
Teach, Learn, Share
I first moved to Birmingham two years ago now in 2020 so I can usually give some tips on good things to see and do, and good places to eat.
What I Can Share With Hosts
It would also be good to surf and meet friends in some other countries now and then too.
My Interests
Languages and Culture Economics and Business Travel and Trekking (especially in countryside) Architecture and Historic buildings Jogging and the Gym Cooking and nutrition Eating/drinking out at Cafès, Restaurants and Bars
