Essentially, I'm an English Lit student who talks about books ad nauseum, makes goofy jokes, and dances badly. I like cultural trip where I explore new places and learn their fascinating histories. Nice to meet you!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to see as much of the world as possible, and my friend recommended this site as a good place to meet people and explore more.

Interests

• music festivals
• running
• nightlife
• politics
• reading
• live music
• hiking
• history
• travelling
• indie music
• stand up comedy
• comedy
• comedies

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Frankenstein, the Harry Potter series, the Lord of the Rings, the Hitchhikers' Guide to the Galaxy, Amitov Ghosh's Ibis trilogy, Submarine, Roald Dahl (his work for children and for adults) and anything by Caitlin Moran or Margaret Atwood

Poets: Emily Dickinson, GM Hopkins, Shakespeare's sonnets, John Agard, Simon Armitage, Margaret Cavendish and Scroobius Pip

Music: Arctic Monkeys, Radiohead, Childish Gambino, David Bowie, Bomba Estéreo, Metronomy, Hot Chip - to be honest, I try not to rule out any particular genre, since you always find at least one thing you like in it.

Films: Anchorman, A Band Called Death, The Lord of the Rings trilogy,

TV: Rick and Morty, Spaced, Skam, Stranger Things, Blackadder, Les Revenants, and if Louis Theroux's in it, I'm watching it

What I Can Share with Hosts

I give great book recommendations (and happily receive them in return!), I can cook pretty well, and would be happy to offer basic conversation with French- or Spanish-speaking hosts if they want

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Spain, United States