I am currently near the end of a very long trip around the world with my wife. We have travelled from Thailand to Turkey over many months and many countries in between.

Enjoy the challenge of trying to communicate with people of a different language. Find new cultures refreshing and eye opening, I'm addicted to new things.
I love learning languages. At the moment I am trying to learn basic Turkish.
Love the outdoors - camping, cycling and hiking through the country.
Music is my number one passion. I play the guitar and love to jam with friends and strangers.
Beers and good conversation is always something to look forward to. I like deep conversations about history, philosophy, religion and politics, but only sometimes. It's good to just chat also.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've realised after years of travel thats for me it's the people you meet just as much as the places you go and see. People make stronger memories and can revolutionize your aspect on life overnight. And to me that is priceless.
I want to exchange stories and wisdom as well as make friends and connections with other like and open minded people.

Interests

Music and Travel are my two favourite things.

• music festivals
• reading
• music
• live music
• rock music
• guitar
• cycling
• hiking
• history
• philosophy
• hitchhiking
• beaches
• travel
• travelling
• adventure
• campfires
• foraging

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Pink Floyd. Tool. Led Zeppelin. Thai country music
Film: Into the Wild, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Withnail and I

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In summer 2019 I travelled to Srinigar, Kashmir, on a 27 hour bus with no suspension and sheer drops. On the way in I saw maybe 100 military trucks full of soldiers. I was aware it was an area of political tension, but hardly a warzone Spent a couple days there before heading to Lamayuru in Ladakh. When I arrived my signal didn't work and all the wifi was down. 2 days later when it came back on I read messages from family asking if I was safe. Srinigar had been locked down the day I left. There was rioting and violence and all tourists had to leave via a very expensive taxi. I had missed danger by the skin of my teeth. But in Leh, my next destination they celebrated in the streets after receiving some level of independence.

Teach, Learn, Share

My skills include Campcraft and Music mainly. I am a maths, science and English teacher.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My stories and ideas about life. I love to listen even more though, I want to learn and hear new things. Of course I can help cook and clean also 😁

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Cambodia, France, Georgia, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Laos, Nepal, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Scotland, Thailand