Update: recently arrived in New York, where I might end up being for the foreseeable future! ………….. I’m from the UK, and currently taking a year away from work to see what else is out there (away from an office). So far I’ve cycled Iran, volunteered in Cambodia and backpacked across south east Asia. I’m finishing off the year by attempting to cycle across the great USA with a friend....in the middle of summer. It’s a daunting challenge, but we’ve met some amazing people and seen some serious sights. so far, so good. I’m new to Couchsurfing, but love the concept. I hope when I have some proper space in the future I can pay it back!