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Overview

  • 12 references 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French, Polish, Spanish
  • 33, Male
  • Member since 2011
  • Freelance Photographer & Videographer
  • TV and Film Production // Edge Hill
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Looking to make new friends across the world and meet them in their country. :)

ABOUT ME
I was born when couchsurfer site opened in 2007. :D

Hi there :) I'm Matthew, I'm bit of a poser as you can see! haha. I'm from much hoole (Countryside Lad), near Preston. I'm Managing Director for Summer Body company as I'm a professional person trainer, watch the space. I studied TV and Film Production at Edge Hill I'm a video producer, photographer and multimedia guy. I enjoy nights out, watching films and spending time with friends. I'm very adventurous! As I have travel alot of places in America and work in New York for 4 months.I have travel and lived in New Zealand (Auckland) for a while. Then went to Thailand after that.Now back in the boring UK and wanna travelling again now! Then went to Cyrus, Spain and Poland (Love polish girls accent) :D

Last Year am trying to aim one trip per month and completed it!
Jan - Edinburgh - DONE
Feb - London - DONE
March - Scotland Highland (Inverness, Brora, Durness, Ullapool, Isle of Skye) - DONE
April - Poland - DONE
May - Lake District and Scotland (Glasgow & Fort William) - Climbed Ben Nevis! and complete SCOTLAND! - DONE
June - Liverpool - DONE
July - Manchester - DONE
August - Backpacking from Prague, Vienna, Budapest and Split - DONE
September - Poland - DONE
October - Ireland for Halloween biggest festival (Londonderry) - DONE
November - Ireland - DONE
December - Stay at home for xmas! :D - DONE
What a year its had been!

Now its 2016!
Feb - Milan! - A little short break - DONE
April - Lake District and Wales to complete the three peak mountain in the UK as we have completed Ben Nevis last year. - DONE
June - Poland - DONE
Sept - Dublin - SOON!
Sept - Backpacking in Portugal - DONE

Where shall I go next?

Thinking of Canada working visa in 2018. :)

PHILOSOPHY

Taking risk in your life is the best experience you can have.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

How I Participate? I really have no idea... should I say that?
Nethertheless I'm hoping to meet new people from around the world and go to their countries. :)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Erm... I have been to friends housing in NZ, America and Poland and they have been amazing!

Interests

Technology, Editing, Final cut pro studio, motion, surfing, travelling, US, NZ, Aussie, UK, Photographer, photography, Camerawork, High life, meeting people, biking, football, drumming, music.

  • photography
  • film making
  • festivals
  • spanish food
  • drinking
  • technology
  • movies
  • tv
  • traveling
  • socializing
  • music
  • cycling
  • backpacking
  • surfing
  • skydiving
  • soccer
  • working visa
  • beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

country, sound tracks, pop-rock, rap, R'n'B, soul, variety, dance and DJ, mood relaxation, disco, chart, rock
action, adventure, horror, documentaries, drama, comedy, science fiction, romantic comedy
I don't usually read book, I do when I can.I really enjoyed reading bear grylls adventure book.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I love my America trip and it's one of the best time I had in my life. As well lot of drunken moment! Like my Wallet / Iphone got Stolen! and I drop a pizza on a floor when I was holding it for 5 mins...

There are just too many good moment!

I love New Zealand! Done so many things such as Skydiving, water white and black water rafting, budgy jump etc.

2013...
This year I been to Ayia Napa with the lads as a drinking holiday and it's didn't end very well! haha.

Then went to Spain with my two good mates and stayed in a countryside villa which was really lovely and love the Spanish foods. Spanish sure do love to drink!
Not just Spain... I also went to Poland in September... Polish also love to drink! I went to Zielona Gora and stayed at my Polish friend flat. I was impress with Polish foods as is it so fresh and tasty! Did go to Poznan but didn't have time to check out the city which was a shame. Planning to go back to Poland as I made some friends Zielona Gora and Warsaw.

I'm just laid back person who like to have a good time and just enjoy life! :)

Now I'm hoping to plan 2014 Europe trip by car with friends, if you thinking of doing that too? Let me know, we might become really good buddy! :D

2014...

So far I been to Turkey - Fethiye Ölüdeniz which was a lovely place as been to Fethiye 3 times now... but never been to Blue Lagoon beach was so lovely! Everything is just so cheap! Please do be aware to pay visa upfront, for British, is £20 pound as I use Turk money to exchange it!

Also done a road trip around Ireland and to beautiful Cornwall! :D

Teach, Learn, Share

Always live the moment and be grateful for what you have.
Taking risk in your life is the best experience you can have.

I can teach you English.
I can teach you photography, film making etc.
I can teach you how to play the drum!
I can be your personal trainer and get you fit!

What I Can Share with Hosts

My amazing stories! :D

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States

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