First of all, I am staying in Bethlehem, not Jerusalem. I wish I could set "Bethlehem" as my official location but this website won't let me. It's likely due to a glitch with the Google maps plugin (which happens to omit a lot of important cartographic information of the West Bank). Luckily, Bethlehem is so nearby that it's basically a suburb of Jerusalem. It's only 30 to 40 minutes South via the Damascus Gate Bust Station.

Also, I live with my brother. You can see his couchsurfing account at https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/walter.brynjolfson.

We get a lot of requests so IF you ask to stay, please acknowledge where we live. Our general rule is to give an automatic NO to people who don't read our profiles.

I am a young Canadian living in Bethlehem, in the West Bank.

Feel free to come stay at my place in the old city, down the street from the Church of the Nativity. It's a great location in what is a unique, historically important place.

About myself: I have been living here since September, teaching French and tutoring English.

I I like traveling. I like seeing new places. whether its gorgeous countryside views or neat city streets. The world abounds with plenty to do and see.

I have a B.A. in English Lit and a TESL certificate. I taught in South Korea and am likely going to back to Canada later to become a registered teacher.

I like learning about psychology, politics, self-development and most other topics. Learning in general is awesome.

I live here with my brother, who also has a couchsurfing account. We have a sturdy couch for you to crash at.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm always interested in meeting new people from different parts of the world. Learning about different worldviews and experiences fascinates me. So getting to know you is how I benefit.

Moreover, now that I have the opportunity to be a host in a cool place I feel it's my turn to open up the doors of hospitality.

Interests

I am easy going and flexible.

I like board games, sightseeing, movies and books. I like adventures.

I like meeting new people and learning about new places. I like seeing the world.

I like learning mew languages too.

• arts
• culture
• writing
• beauty
• dancing
• dining
• politics
• movies
• board games
• traveling
• music
• trumpet
• spelunking
• soccer
• hockey
• geography
• history
• languages
• philosophy
• psychology
• sightseeing
• parks
• global development

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite music: Ivan and alyosha, bon iver, cat stevens, fela kuti

Favorite movies: American Beauty, Birdman

Favorite books: Anna Karenina, The Stone Angel

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went spelunking in a cave in Mexico.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach English, French and Spanish.

I can teach you some basic beats on the Arabic goblet drum, the Tabla (or Darbouka).

I can teach about history, English literature, English as a second language, French and psychology.

More importantly, I can share a bed.

What I Can Share with Hosts

You tell me what I should share if you want me to bring something.

But I can share my knowledge, maybe some music or cooking but most of all my company.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, England, Honduras, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Palestine, Peru, Russian Federation, South Korea, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Palestine, South Korea