Over the years I've traveled a lot and never get tired of it - I prefer to get away from the tourist routes and find the normal way of life for people in other countries.

I spent five years living in Italy, working for a non profit organisation, then one year in Costa Rica; and visiting friends in various countries of central america.

Since then I have spent 6 months living and travelling in a van through France, Spain and back to England, Scotland and Wales.

Now I'm working again and trying to maintain travels at the same time :D

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The reason I travel and host is to meet real people from around the world and learn about their experiences and culture. Often I find I have an impression in my mind of a place which always changes when I travel and talk with locals.

I've been lucky enough to make friends all around the world and so usually have a place to stay and people to travel and explore with. I also love to show my friends and new people the places I live and have come to known - especially the areas away from the normal tourist routes - the small, special or unique places I found when wandering....

Interests

• design
• graphic design
• music festivals
• cooking
• music
• live music
• electronic music
• philosophy
• mountains
• food
• climbing
• illustration
• mountain bike
• motorbikes

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Cycled through south east Asia

Teach, Learn, Share

I have helped people improve their conversational english; improve their photography; their knowledge of basic meditation and yoga, and just shared my general knowledge of the world (all though - the more I learn the more I find I don't know :D

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, England, Italy, Spain