I have few physical ties anywhere, basecamps in Armenia and England, friends and family all over the world, and plenty of reasons to keep it like that.

I'm not a complicated person. I feel most fulfilled when sharing what I value with like minded people, testing myself, and looking for meaningful ways to contribute to the world. I live minimally. I'd rather have time than money. I try to respect myself, others and the universe. I don't know much about anything, as I'm only human. I try not to take life too seriously and sometimes fail. I think that if something's worth doing, it's worth doing well. I know I'll never be able to see everywhere and do everything. I try to remember that change is inevitable. I don't regret anything and I'm content with what I have right now.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've been a member of CS since 2006. I host when I can and surf when it feels right. I travel a lot in rural areas sleeping outside, but in cities Couchsurfing is fantastic because it puts me in touch with friendly inhabitants of urban areas - something that would otherwise be difficult to do.

Interests

• writing
• diy
• gardening
• reading
• cycling
• hiking
• adventure
• exploration
• language learning
• expeditions
• cycle touring
• bikepacking
• carpentry
• cookery
• car restoration

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
All sorts from all genres, as long as it's got spirit, appeals to my ear and isn't just manufactured. This mostly seems to be electronic music. Sometimes classical too. I used to collect records and DJ for many years, so making, listening and manipulating music is a core part of my life.

Books:
The Lord of the Rings, His Dark Materials, Watership Down, The Chronicles of Narnia, Guns Germs n Steel, The Selfish Gene, The World Without Us, The Travels Of Ibn Battutah, The Crossing Place, plenty of other popular science books...

Movies: Escapism through sci-fi and fantasy is as far as I go with watching movies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travelled alone across frozen Lapland, by night, under a full moon, in wintertime, on a bicycle. Could have been on another planet.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to fix a bike, design a hiking trail, shoot a documentary, improve your photos, build a website, cook a ton of different food, travel on $5 a day...

What I Can Share with Hosts

Local knowledge is my main form of currency these days. I like to cook for my hosts at least once - both to say thankyou with a good meal, and because it's the only chance I get to pursue cookery, which is a great passion of mine!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Denmark, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Luxembourg, Monaco, Mongolia, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S., Yemen

Countries I’ve Lived In

Armenia, Australia, Canada, France, Iran, United Kingdom

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