I like to travel slowly, get a real idea of the countries I visit, meet locals and learn a little of the language.

I've travelled in South and South East Asia, Europe, especially the Balkans, and I've lived for a year in the USA while studying.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Only as a surfer so far, hopefully that will change.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

With a lovely Nepali family in Kathmandu.
With a fellow biology student in Reykjavik.
With a family I met in a hostel and then visited in Seattle.

Interests

Biology, ecology, natural history.
Walking, kayaking, camping.
Politics, good (else cheap) booze, entertaining conversation.
Caves, caving and mine exploration.

Also travelling, evidently.

• walking
• politics
• outdoor activities
• kayaking
• camping
• mountaineering
• biology
• ecology
• history
• mountains
• caves
• caving
• mountain hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Motorhead,
The Levellers,
Iron Maiden,
Rise Against,
Anti Flag,
Ewan MacColl,
Phil Ochs,
Alestorm,
Arctic Monkeys,
Assorted tiny folk bands.

Books:
The Trilogy of Five (Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy); Terry Pratchett; Richard Dawkins; used to read a lot of fantasy.

Film & TV:
Firefly
Black Books
Monty Python
Blackadder
Snatch
Pulp Fiction
Reservoir Dogs
In Bruges

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Amazing is a very strong word so nothing really.
Seen plenty of amazing things and met plenty of cool people though.

Teach, Learn, Share

Biology especially ecology and evolution.
Caves and cave exploration.

What I Can Share with Hosts

An unending stream of interesting things about my favourite areas of biology if you want.

I've lived in the USA for a year, have a degree in evolutionary biology, spend a lot of my time in caves. I have plenty to share on any of those topics for anyone interested.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, France, Germany, Iceland, India, Laos, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Romania, Russian Federation, Scotland, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tunisia, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States