Hi I look forward to meeting you!

My name is James. I'm a friendly and sociable person who loves the outdoors and staying active. Trying out different kinds of food is one of my favorite things to do, and Chiang Mai is the perfect place to do just that! I'm 30 years old and work as an International School Teacher here in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

When I'm not teaching Geography and Sports at work, I enjoy playing for my football team, doing yoga, karaoke with friends, going on hikes and checking out nearby ice baths/hot springs.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would love to meet a bunch of new people to give you some guidance on the best day trips/places to eat+drink around Chiang Mai during your stay, as well as to get to know you and your travels because I'm a curious person. Welcome to Chiang Mai!

Interests

• yoga
• running
• sauna
• movies
• reading
• hiking
• swimming
• football
• climbing
• learning new languages
• eating good food

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - U2, Fred Again, Kings of Leon, Maribou State
Movies - City of God, The Revenant, It's a Wonderful Life, Gladiator, Leon
Books - Around The World in 80 Days, 1984, Shoedog, Relentless, Prisoners of Geography

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In September 2022 I cycled 980 miles from the southern tip of England to the north coast of Scotland and raised over 2,300 GBP for charity. The most awesome thing about this epic journey was the friends I made along the way, and the conversations we shared as we moved through an incredible array of landscapes.

I still love to bike tour now to see somewhere new and explore the route there in intimate detail as I go!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach - English language, yoga, acro yoga
Learn - Language exchange, about your local culture, anything you have to share
Share - My travel stories and life experiences

What I Can Share with Hosts

Places to visit around Chiang Mai, places to eat, workout, do yoga, cafes/workspaces and more.

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Thailand, Viet Nam