CURRENT MISSION

Bringing amusement to the hearts of many

ABOUT ME

Currently travelling the world for the last 5 years. After a lengthy backpacking trip in SE Asia, which in parts is a true paradise, I landed back home in UK - where I'm replenishing my funds and having fun when I can

Since graduating University I've had 5 stints living overseas, those stints being in South Korea, Taiwan, New Zealand, Australia and Timor-Leste. I am looking for new friends, both local and expat that enjoy a laid back but adventurous lifestyle. Love to sit around and tell stories, debate, laugh, joke, smile. Enjoying the beauty and culture of Asia. Looking for new experiences and the joy of culture shock every day.

If you're interested in meeting up for a drink, staying at my place, feel free to get in touch

Or email of facebook me at mankindmatt5@hotmail.com

PHILOSOPHY

When I pray I don't face Mecca, I face the mirror

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'd love to share my culture, my humour and my aquired wisdom with anyone who wishes to stay with me or anyone fantastic enough to put me up.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

So far I've hosted a couple of lovely locals at my place in downtown Taipei - usually people heading for outward flights or train journeys to elsewhere. I always take the best care of them and love to enjoy a cup of tea and a chat during a work night (which is most nights) or something more adventurous on other occasions

I also have been using couchsurfing to meet some incredible people from all over the world during my SE Asia trip - and it has proved the source of many laughs, a lot of wisdom, great travel stories and above all a lot of fun with like minded, smart, well travelled and good people

Interests

History, Philosophy, Travelling (naturally), People, Languages, Film, Comedy, Poker, Fine Whiskeys, Sport

Music, Movies, and Books

Huge diverse taste in music, Blues, Rap, Classic Rock, K-pop, everything.

Favourite films - Cool Hand Luke, Trainspotting, The Marx Brothers, Anything involving James Bond, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest, The Godfather, Terminator 2, Anything by Martin Scorcese, Lock, Stock and 2 Smoking Barrels, Life of Brian,

Books - Anything with a touch of Philosophy and a touch of class. The His Dark Materials Trilogy is a work of genius and enjoyable for all ages. The Adrian Mole books are both hilarious and heartbreaking. Currently reading Shantaram - a book written so beautifully it's prose gives you goosebumps

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Running to the Sahara Desert in Morroco to avoid the mad gang of Arabs chasing my tail

Teach, Learn, Share

Philosophy, Writing, Stand Up Comedy, How to unravel wires, Various amazing cuisine cookery from around the world

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Laos, Malaysia, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, North Korea, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste (East Timor), United Kingdom