Hi, I'm Charlie. I live and work in London. I've recently finished a year living and working in Australia, where I worked for a university in Melbourne. I travelled back home from Singapore back to the UK overland, mostly by train, including the Trans Mongolian Railway.

I'm a friendly, relaxed, and easy going person. I enjoy cooking and discovering new foods.

I absolutely love travelling and exploring new places, and the people you meet along the way.

At University I studied a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and International Studies (no, I don't want to be a politician ;) but I'm fascinated by visiting new countries and experiencing their society and cultures.

I enjoy going out for a beer with friends - I'm currently brewing my own! Visiting galleries or museums, hiking, or watching a good film. I'm also a passionate vegetarian that loves to cook a nice meal.

PHILOSOPHY

"Don't Panic"

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm spending some time in Bulgaria and I would love to see the country through the eyes of someone who lives there. More than anything I would love to meet locals from the places I'm travelling through. I love the idea of sharing experiences and understanding new things.

Interests

Travelling (a bit of a cliché on this site), reading, international affairs, vegetarian cooking,

• arts
• cooking
• vegetarian
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

My favourite bands are Bon Iver, Elbow, Noah and the Whale, Feist, and Coldplay. Bojack Horseman is one of my favourite TV shows, I've got Netflix so give me your recommendations

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In November 2011 I hitchhiked with a friend from Coventry to Berlin in under 48 hours spending no money on transport. A really great experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

Simple Vegetarian grilled Aubergine (eggplant) for summer BBQs:
- Slice an Aubergine into thick long slices. Discard the top and the bottom slices.
- Mix up a marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, pepper, salt, and mixed herbs. Leave the aubergine slices in the marinade for a while.
- Place the aubergine slices on a grill. Cook for five minutes.

Enjoy!

What I Can Share with Hosts

A charming British accent, an enthusiasm to cook dinner, or just do the washing up.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, North Korea, Poland, Russian Federation, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, South Africa, United Kingdom