I'm a life long traveler, with a special interest in Asia, where I spent several years (Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, China, Japan…). I've also spent lots of time in North America and Oceania (Australia and New-Zealand).
I used to be a graphic designer and art director, but also a teacher in a Fine Arts school.
I have a wide range of interests in many different fields, but one of the things I like best is making things with my hands: I love to explore handicrafts (primitive skills, woodcraft, knots and cords, braiding…).

I'm currently traveling with my 15 years old daughter Padme: we've just spent 2 months and a half in the US, and are currently discovering South America!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

With my daughter Padme, we like to meet new people from all kinds of backgrounds, cultures, and to share with them ideas, techniques etc.

Interests

Travels, hiking and camping, handicrafts, symbolism, new and ancient technologies, meeting craft persons…

• arts
• humanities
• design
• graphic design
• crafts
• traveling
• hiking
• camping
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Funk, rock, world music…
Movies: Good movies from anywhere, old or new! :-)
Books: I'm definitely a book addict, and my house looks more like a library than a home: it's so crowded with books there's hardly any space left to sleep ;-)

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to share knowledge! I can help you with (Apple) computers, teach you different crafts such as knots making, knife sharpening, primitive skills, braiding and so on…
I like to learn from the experience of others, in any field!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my experience and understanding in the different crafts I've explored.
And my daughter Padme can make you delicious crepes!

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Monaco, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, France, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Morocco, Thailand, United States