I recently moved to London to do my Master's at SOAS. Leaving my nature-filled life on the coast in Maine was hard, but I'm enjoying life in the city as well. I love traveling, meeting new people and learning about different cultures and ways of life. I'm a good cook and can help you in the kitchen, or would love some pointers about local dishes! I'm told that I am a very clean, quiet and respectful house guest :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I tried Couchsurfing in Stockholm for the first time a few years ago while studying in Spain and really enjoyed the experience. I like getting off the beaten path and spending time in the less touristy parts of cities. I've always valued a local perspective on the places I'm visiting and try to give the same to people when they visit me. I think that Couchsurfing provides a really excellent way to do that.

Interests

• arts
• cooking
• live music
• hiking
• anthropology
• permaculture
• archaeology
• beekeeping

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Authors: MFK Fisher, Jane Austen, The Bronte Sisters, Isabella Allende, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Toni Morrison, Agatha Christie

Favorite Filmmakers: Wes Anderson, Woody Allen as well as old hollywood

Musicians: Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, Otis Redding, Temptations, Rolling Stones, Etta James, Bob Dylan, Laura Marling, Future Islands, FM Belfast, First Aid Kit, LCD Soundsystem, Beach House, Mulatu Astatke, Fela Kuti, Dom la Nena, Jon Hopkins, Nicolas Jaar, Big Thief

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Watching the sunrise at Elephant Rock in Al Ula, Saudi Arabia

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Saudi Arabia, Spain, United Kingdom, United States