I’m an energetic, adventurous and friendly gay fella from Ireland! I’m a big lover of languages- I feel that learning the language of a place you travel to helps you to learn about a culture from the inside out. I'm an even bigger lover of ideas, love listening to podcasts, reading and hearing different perspectives on things!

I'm your classic extrovert. I love meeting new people and having the chat. I'm pretty active: you'll often find me running up a mountain, hurtling down a hill on a mountain bike or doing handstands. :) I've also started playing the harmonica, so it would be great to connect with anyone who can help me with that!

So, yeah, hit me up, I’m always down for being in nature, rambling about a beautiful city, having some beers and watching the sunset.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To expand my social network, have adventures and learn languages!

I love going to a new place, connecting with locals and avoiding tourist traps :)

Interests

• acting
• yoga
• traveling
• rock climbing
• gymnastics
• teaching
• mountains
• mountain biking
• watching movies
• trekking
• theatre
• gym
• rollerblading
• french
• acroyoga
• italian
• aperitivo

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Lana del Rey, Carly Rae Jepsen, Lykke Li, Nekfeu (Love French rap), Nicki Minaj, The Pierces, First Aid Kit, Kacey Musgraves, country music :)

Movies: Dancer in the Dark, Les amants du Pont Neuf, Amelie, Housesitter, Bridget Jones’ Diary , Malena

Books: Shantaram, Shuggie Bain, Misery and anything Stephen King, The Road, We need to talk about Kevin

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spent 6 weeks in a remote village in the far west of Nepal and when I came back to Kathmandu I was able to have a full-on conversation in Nepali with a man selling books. Beautiful moment.

Teach, Learn, Share

I’d teach you a language (English, Italian, French), how to mountain bike, and how to take on a challenge (I love doing this!)
I'm learning the harmonica and want to be a more confident horse-rider.
I’d share a sunset :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a personable guy. I get on well with people and bring warmth to social situations.

I'm a psychologist so I love helping people, listening to people's stories and empowering them. I tend to be a optimist and that comes through in my approach to life! Love deep and meaningful conversations just as much as carefree fun times!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Cambodia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Laos, Malaysia, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands Antilles, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cambodia, Ireland, Italy, Nepal, United Kingdom