Hey, I'm James.

It's hard to describe a life in concise text, I'll try :)

Short trips to different places across the world and meeting amazing people inspired me to start travelling, to connect with people everywhere I go. I love deep conversations to discuss ideas and perspectives, I'm adventurous and will join in with pretty much anything. I love to learn about language and culture, learning a bit of every language I come across.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet great people and experience life outside of my usual perspective. To be able to connect with local culture, rather than be on the outside. Spontaneous connections have led to some of my fondest memories, I see couch surfing as a way to create these memories ✌️

Interests

• arts
• singing
• concerts
• reading
• music
• live music
• hiking
• history
• languages
• nature
• museums
• reenactment
• social dancing

Music, Movies, and Books

Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Classical, salsa, Kizomba, afrobeat, Alternative, Metal. Open to most types of music.

Favourite modern jazz group at the moment: Mammal Hands

Avid reader of memoirs, history, historical fiction, sci fi fiction

Teach, Learn, Share

I found passion in dancing a few years ago, the thrill of the dance floor is an amazing place to meet great people. I'd love to learn share and just enjoy this with anyone who'd like to.

Cooking a good meal for and or with someone makes me really happy, also sharing the meal and having great conversation.

I have practiced mindfulness for a few years, it brought me a lot of peace, I love to talk about it, share it, embody it.

I love to sing, and have sung in jam bands. I can just about get by on an acoustic guitar . Let's jam

What I Can Share with Hosts

Sharing of ideas, culture , different languages, discussions of many kinds. I enjoy connecting with different people and seeing how life goes on wherever I am. I love to join in, i am adventurous.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Netherlands, Romania, Scotland, South Africa, Thailand, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, United Kingdom