I am a junior doctor from Scotland currently taking some time out to travel Japan and South Korea in March/April. I'm queer and would love to meet other LGBTQ+ folk on my travels as well as people with an appreciation for trying multiple food dishes together to expand the taste experience we can achieve in one sitting....

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'd like to do some solo travel and this seems a great way to both meet interesting people and keep costs down.
And I'm worth sharing with the world, of course.

Interests

I like music: I play the mandolin and guitar- not particularly well but I can hold a tune.
I have no artistic ability but much appreciation, so exploring art and pretending I understand what I'm looking at, is how I live vicariously.
Food is one of my favourite things in the world. I will try anything once and nothing makes me more excited than trying new and delicious delicacies. I really, really like food I cannot lie.
Medicine is a big part of my life but it doesn't define who I am, although I will inevitably slip something related into conversation.

• arts
• culture
• dining
• vegetarian
• walking
• nightlife
• traveling
• watching sports
• drawing
• music
• folk music
• guitar
• sports
• soccer
• history
• medicine
• solo travel

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Bluegrass, Americana, Folk and Roots. I love a banjo. But also I like indie, R&B, pop, classical, Emotional acoustic feelings music etc. etc.
I'm not a big film fan... But documentaries.
Books; I tend to read fact over fiction. "Literature" is not my strong suit but I like it when other people are willing to share their passion for it.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I climbed Sri Pada to see the sunrise when I was in Sri Lanka. I guess that was quite amazing...

What I Can Share with Hosts

It would be great to get to know hosts. And get a feel for a place from their point of view, see how they actually live and try not to be just another predictable, self-absorbed tourist type.
I can do the odd night on the town too,

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, England, France, Germany, Italy, Malta, Morocco, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom