Hi, I'm Helen. I'm an easy going ecologist/ conservationist turned solo backpacker with a passion for wildlife and the outdoors. I'm slowly bumbling about the world after deciding to take a year off work.

I really enjoy any activity outdoors, be it hiking, climbing or cycling. I am also starting to get into yoga and surfing and I'm always looking for pals to team up with.

I like to really challenge myself with new things, whether it's jumping out of a plane at 11,000 feet or trying stinky tofu for the first time!

"What if I fall?
Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?"

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to travel and to meet new people and with couchsurfing I find I can get to know the character of a new place better. I love the personal touches from staying with hosts, and after all, I beleive it is experiences above all else that makes you fall in love with a place.

I am currently backpacking around Southeast Asia and am keen to couchsurf as a way to meet new people, share experiences and learn about the culture of my new temporary homes!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once spent 6 months running a research camp in Madagascar, gathering information on the endemic and endangered animals and plants there, and teaching volunteers about biological data collection.

Teach, Learn, Share

Maybe I can teach you a bit about the wildlife from the UK (or Madagascar!) I love to bake so I can also teach you how to make some of my favourite desserts.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Australia, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Guatemala, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Macedonia, Malaysia, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Philippines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Scotland, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Côte d'Ivoire, India, Madagascar