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Overview

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  • Fluent in English, German; learning Japanese
  • 35, Male
  • Member since 2011
  • Marketing Manager and Video Editor
  • Degree in Computer games production
  • From Oxford, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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About Me

Hey there, I'm Mike, I'm currently 30 and on an 8 month trip around the world!

I moved to Hamburg in October 2017 for work and to explore. My next challenge is to study languages and pursue my passion for video editing and production.

I am a gamer at heart, having worked for 2 gaming companies before. I like weird things like juggling and flags. I love Japanese culture and had an amazing time there. If you've never been, definitely go to Japan!

My favourite animal is a Red Panda. Penguins are a close second.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on an 8 month trip around the world (Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia & New Zealand!)

I'm looking to explore and meet some amazing new people around the world. Learn about your culture, language, life experiences, humour and traditions.

I would like to laugh and be happy and share some fun experiences together. I'm on a budget and want to see as much of the world as I can.

Interests

  • wildlife
  • culture
  • photography
  • film making
  • running
  • walking
  • movies
  • video games
  • traveling
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • nature
  • film
  • video editing
  • mountain hiking
  • stoicism
  • red pandas
  • terrace house

Music, Movies, and Books

Favourite Books: The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Ready Player One, 1984, Silo series (Wool, Shift & Dust), A Song of Ice and Fire series, The Sword of Truth series, The Book Thief.

Favourite Music: Ranging from classical (Chopin, Bach etc.) to Rock and Metal. Music can be great in so many different ways. I also love piano music.

Favourite Movies: Lord of the Rings, Gladiator, 12 Angry men, Howl's Moving Castle, Spirited Away, WALL-E, The Longest Day... and so many more.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- I've completed the Lands End to John O'groats cycle in 10 days. That's 980 miles of cycling, from the bottom of England, to the top of Scotland!).

- Hiked for 9 days across the Isle of Skye in Scotland.

- Moved to Hamburg, Germany.

- Went caving in Laos.

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Teach, Learn, Share

Things I'd love to learn:
- How to play the drums and piano
- How to speak more Japanese, especially more Kanji
- How to practice Buddhism and meditation
- How to cook your local cuisine
- Other places I should visit

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share English and German language, culture and stories about my travels.

Of course, I can also help with everyday household tasks if you'd like, I'm a very clean and tidy person.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, England, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Italy, Laos, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Germany

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