CURRENT MISSION

I work as a freelance translator. I am fascinated by Scandinavia at the moment so i have made a few trips to Copenhagen so far.

ABOUT ME

I live in Edinburgh but I was brought up in Glasgow. I have lived in Berlin and travelled extensively. I speak fluent German and my normal job is as a translator.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe in treating people fairly and doing as you would be done by. When I host surfers, I believe in giving them energy , time and being kind. I hope I will receive this treatment back along the way.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am a lively, interesting, sociable person who has travelled a great deal and has a very positive outlook on life and the enrichment you get from travel. I have been living in Edinburgh for many years with some trips abroad and always have itchy feet. I am particularly interested in the former GDR.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I had a fabulous first-time surfing experience in Leipzig during August and September 2011. I believe in spreading my good fortune around!

Interests

My main hobbies are Argentine tango and skiing. I also enjoy hillwalking, salsa dancing and diving. Travel, cinema and the arts. I enjoy meeting new people and things German.

• arts
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• tango
• movies
• traveling
• surfing
• scuba diving
• skiing
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

I like anything from historical novels to well-written chic lit.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have travelled extensively. I recently returned from living in Luxembourg for 9 months. I lived in Nepal in 2006 during the Maoist uprising and taught English in a school in the Annapurna area which had no electricity and no hot water. I can rough it! I have also travelled through South and Central America and Europe. Most amazing things must be Iguazu Falls and Macchu Picchu.

Teach, Learn, Share

I enjoy inspiring people whom i can learn from. I enjoy people who are fun to be with or those who are more serious. I enjoy great conversation and think I can be quite entertaining but I can also listen. If i believe someone can benefit from my knowledge or expertise I am very happy to share it.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share stories of my trips and travel tips. I can tell my hosts about Scotland.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Honduras, Italy, Luxembourg, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Tunisia, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Germany, Luxembourg, Nepal

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