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  • Fluent in English; learning German
  • 31, Male
  • Member since 2011
  • Graduate
  • University of Exeter
  • From Malvern
  • Profile 55% complete

About Me

Hello, I am a recent zoology graduate about to set off to travel around Canada, the United States and Mexico whilst getting involved with scientific research and conservation projects through Workaway. I have done a fair bit of travelling already - including a longboard trip across France - and I can't wait to got some more miles under my belt.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think that the best way to get a proper feel for somewhere is to live like the locals do, eat the same food, experience the same things, and couchsurfing is a great way to achieve this.

Interests

I enjoy anything to do with bicycles and spend much of my free time as a volunteer mechanic at a local bike co-op, but I also enjoy woodwork and DIY projects - anything that involves working with your hands. I like getting outdoors and like to go camping as much as I can.

Obviosuly I also love travelling and meeting new people, but I guess everyone else here does too!

  • diy
  • dining
  • traveling
  • woodworking
  • outdoor activities
  • cycling
  • camping
  • volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

I have a fairly eclectic music taste but I won't cop out and say I like everything. Artists that I have been listening to a lot recently include The John Butler Trio, John Wizards, Andrew Bird, Hiss Golden Messenger, Father John Misty (a lot of Johns here) and Four Tet.

I've gone through a bit of a non-fiction binge in terms of books and films lately, but generally I am a big fan of the Coen brothers' films and I'm loving anything I can find by Jon Krakauer at the moment.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I managed to get myself and my bike from London to the top of a mountain in Spain using only my own two legs (and a ferry, but bikes don't float too well).

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Brunei Darussalam, Finland, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom

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