The world is less my oyster, more a unknown sea beast that's just risen from the waves and is possibly about to attack my face...? I'm trying to meet this beast head-on. I'm sure it's friendly really.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I asked a friend about finding places to stay around the world. He said: 'You should try couch surfing.' I said: 'Ok. Is there a good site, on the internet, for couch surfing?' He said: 'Yes, couchsurfing.com.'

Interests

Reading, running, comedy, creative writing, FOOD.

• writing
• dining
• running
• reading
• surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

Current favourite album: Tennis, Ritual in Repeat. Favourite book: White Noise by Don DeLillo. And favourite movie: erm, The Incredibles?

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Oh my gosh, look over there – a distraction!

Teach, Learn, Share

Would love to learn about different places from people who actually live there. (I bet everyone says that.) I can teach you how to make an excellent veggie chili.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Bewilderment. Chats about anything. Trinkets.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Turkey