Hello! My name is George.
I'm from the UK and love to travel although haven't had much of a chance in the last few years.
In July 2024 I will be travelling in my van around Eastern Europe and hoping to meet some cool people and see some interesting things.
I like to get involved in projects, in the past I have done Art for music festivals, making yurts, building stuff out of scraps of wood.
For work I am a potter and pottery teacher.

I really love traveling in2019 I drove accross America and did some couch surfing.
September 2015 I went to India for 2 months doing an artist residency which was amazing.

Looking forward to a new adventure!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet people and gain local perspectives. I think it is easy to visit a place without really learning much about it if you don't meet the people who live there and keep to yourself.
I am generally quite a shy person but I like to push myself into situations where I can meet new people and gain experiences. I think Couchsurfing is really good for this.

Interests

Making sculptures, adventures, camping, art, music, road trips. I love water, any opportunity to swim in a lake or a spring or a river or the sea, I'm there!

• cats
• arts
• photography
• festivals
• movies
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• business
• vanlife

Music, Movies, and Books

To name a few...

Books: Brave New World, Fahrenheit 451, 1984, The Chrysalids, The Journey is the destination (not strictly a novel, but the scrap books and journals of Dan Eldon, very inspiring)

Movies: The Science Of Sleep, The Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Tracks, The Royal Tenenbaums, Synecdoche New York, Star Trek,

Music: Notorious BIG, Beastie Boys, Atmosphere, The National, PJ Harvey, Bjork, The Kills, Tegan & Sara, NAS, Led Zeppelin, Run The Jewels

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hitch hiked to Paris from London

Teach, Learn, Share

If you would like to learn a new craft, I'm your gal.
I've tried a lot of them, (not saying I'm a pro at them all but) I can try and teach you or teach myself as we go along!
Textiles, printing, soldering, papier Mache, collage, and many other, open to learning more!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook you a traditional dish from the exotic damp corners of West Country England....
I can show you some art or jewelry I've made.

If you would like a head shot done of your, or some cool photos of you for whatever reason, I can do that!

Also I have a box of various things I have made which is for swapping. If any one wants to do a swap!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United Kingdom