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Overview

  • 21 references 17 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
  • 42, Male
  • Member since 2007
  • Management consultant
  • A couple of degrees, some life lessons and a big pile of ...
  • From London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To cycle from London to South Africa to raise money for an all-female anti-poaching ranger organisation in South Africa called the Black Mambas.

ABOUT ME

I'm a positive person who wants to enjoy life and make a difference to things I feel are important. I work hard at things I'm passionate about and I'm lazy at stuff that doesn't matter to me. I have an enquiring mind. I love laughing and pushing my limits. I like to try new things. I love wildlife.

PHILOSOPHY

Yeah, I'll try that

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I like meeting new people. I open my home to those who would treat me well. I graciously accept the invitations of those who are willing to share their time.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've hosted 25 people in London and surfed in Belgium, Turkey and in Poland.

Interests

cycling
capoeira
bridge
teaching
languages
travelling
music
snowboarding
hitchiking
activism (environmental and political)
bringing people together to create greater good

  • cats
  • wildlife
  • capoeira
  • traveling
  • music
  • snowboarding
  • cricket
  • languages
  • science

Music, Movies, and Books

Things that make you think
Things that force an uncontrollable emotional response

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was in the 2012 Olympic closing ceremony

Teach, Learn, Share

bridge (card game)
how to put yourself in someone else's shoes
how to do a handstand
card tricks
how to talk to cats
rubik's cube
why science is beautiful and fascinating

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm flexible to work around your schedule, I can tell you stories of my travels, I am happy to do the cooking or cleaning, we can go partying or stay in and watch a movie together, we can hang out or not. I'm good with pets and kids, I like trying new things, I'll help you put up some shelves if you like, and I like to make people smile and laugh. We'll make great memories!

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Turkey, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom

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