I love to travel, after catching the bug as an ESL teacher. I lived in Jeju, South Korea, for two years where I met some of the most positive and sociable people who changed my perspective on life. Before this I taught briefly in Spain, subsequently learning the tiniest bit of Spanish. I currently work as a Director of Studies in Ukraine, where the local people are a constant source of surprise and generosity.

As my work in Ukraine is seasonal I am currently teaching in a small village in Italy and looking to worm my way back to the UK next week, through some slow but scenic train travel.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I hosted whilst living in South Korea, and thought the website a fantastic way for travelers to see the 'real' place they're visiting.

Two years ago I spent three months constantly couchsurfing across North America, performing stand up comedy in every city I visited. By far the proudest time of my life, and the most interesting!

Interests

I enjoy reading, watching films and drinking and eating with friends.

• cooking
• drinking
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Slaughterhouse 5 - Kurt Vonnegut
The Cider House Rules - John Irving
100 Years of Solitude - Gabriel Garcia Marquez

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Went to a Russian Orthodox church in St. Petersburg, which was pretty amazing. Also a Buddhist temple in a cave where monks keep vigil day and night will keep with me. Sleeping under the stars during a meteor storm in the south of France.

Teach, Learn, Share

Alas, I am pretty talentless. Always willing to teach English, as is my job; to cook - which I enjoy although I'm not terribly good at - and to clean as part of my rent-in-kind!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Poland, Russian Federation, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Ukraine, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom