I’m an educator from England. I’ve been working in International Education for over a decade now, and have recently moved to Baku. I have found it hard to meet likeminded people and have heard that the couchsurfing community is often pretty cool. So I thought I’d give it a go. I know this isn’t a dating app, but just in case you’re wondering, I’m heterosexual and I’m single (have been married and divorced)- though that isn’t why I’m on this app. .. I would like to make friends!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m new in Baku and don’t know many people outside of work. To meet cool people.

Interests

• culture
• education
• chess
• music
• hiking
• sports
• languages
• art
• football (soccer)

Music, Movies, and Books

I love music especially but also love books and films. Where do I start? Radiohead, James Brown, Fela Kuti, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Toots, Little Simz, Bonobo, Irakere, Quantic, Chancho via Circuito… funk, soul, disco, jazz, cumbia, reggae, rumba …if it’s got a groove, I can get into it! ….and I like recommendations so please introduce me to new stuff!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived in South America for 8 years.

Teach, Learn, Share

I’m learning Azerbaijani at the moment. It’s hard going. I’m fluent in Spanish and have some French and German from school.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Go out for a beer? A hike? Listen to music? Cook? Find a party somewhere? Probably will be most free at the weekend, but we’ll see.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, England, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Laos, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Azerbaijan, Chile, United Kingdom, United States