**ADDING DUE TO RECENT REQUESTS FROM THOSE SEEKING ACCOMODATION FOR COMMONWEALTH MILITARY APPLICATIONS - I do not support the British armed forces and have no interest in hosting anyone, especially long term, so they can train to be a part of western imperialism**

I have moved around quite a bit over the years, including living in Germany for a while, now back in the north east of England and living with my partner in Gateshead.

Love food, politics and music, likely to cook for you if you're staying, happy to make arrangements for any dietary needs and will give you as much space as you need!

We're both as welcoming as we can be and have a spare room, so you will have your own privacy here. Always happy to hang out, and if work schedule allows we can show you around the city.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Looking to meet new people, share stories and experiences, make new friends. Much prefer being a part of someone's life for a couple of days than staying in a hotel, and it's lovely being able to offer that for other travelers finding their way around in this world.

Interests

Try to keep a balance on how I spend my time, sometimes I do better than others, currently working on a novel, I wish I had the money to pursue all the things that interest me.

Really love cooking though, nothing makes me happier than cooking for people.

• writing
• poetry
• photography
• walking
• politics
• reading
• travel
• film
• television
• deep conversations
• listening to music
• sharing stories

Music, Movies, and Books

The Knife, TWIABP, Mogwai, Radiohead, Jenny Hval, Bowie, Swans, Laura Marling, EitS, LCD Soundsystem, PJ Harvey, FKA Twigs, Lorde, Lady Gaga, Neutral Milk Hotel, Rina Sawayama, Black Dresses.

Herman Hesse, Dostoyevsky, Pynchon, William Gibson, Joseph Heller...not so well read, but I try to read when I can.

Used to be more into film, seen some of the classics, a handful of films from most of the bigger countries in cinema, always looking for recommendations.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Saw a lightning storm in the hills of Darjeeling, probably the most incredible thing I've ever witnessed. Couldn't even hear the thunder.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can be quiet at first, but when I open up I can talk about almost anything, very friendly and always looking to learn and share, very appreciative of people's lives and interests.

Countries I’ve Visited

Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, India, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Spain, Sweden, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Germany, India