Hello! I work for a non-profit, contemporary art Museum in Southern California; however, I am currently travelling Europe as I make my way back to the UK (where I used to live). I am a photographer, bookmaker, writer, traveller, crossword-doer and food appreciator.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Whenever I travel, my goal is to integrate and learn as much about a place as possible. Most often, this is through conversations with the people who know it best, locals. My own experiences couchsurfing have been wonderful - I have connected with such generous, kind and interesting people. It makes staying somewhere, even if for a couple days, feel like home.

Interests

I suppose I have always identified myself as an artist whose practice combines photography and artist books. Books and art have always been large interests - my undergraduate degree is in publishing and my day to day is in arts education and graphic design for a contemporary art museum. Outside of art, I love to be outside: hiking, walking, camping, etc. As much as I love to be immersed in a city, I love to get away and disconnect in nature.

• arts
• photography
• education
• cooking
• yoga
• hiking
• sailing
• nature
• museums
• healthy eating

Music, Movies, and Books

My favourites in these categories tend to vary - currently listening to anything funk/soul, not watching much tv, and the last books I read were by Joan Didion.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Two recent things: I published a book to accompany my first solo photographic exhibition - both of which have been goals of mine for quite some time; secondly, this summer I went on a two and half week road trip in a van across British Columbia with nothing but a backpack and a roadmap.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Anything photography or bookmaking-related and love of good food!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States