I'm an Australian/Kiwi who loves exploring, particularly if that exploring involves markets, cute cafes or spaces, food and music. I am by no means a photographer, but I love the feeling of finding an interesting moment that is right in front of your eyes for you to capture.

I (very rarely) post things on my website (www.cuddlycrumb.com) which is all about pastry and where you can find some of the yummiest in Melbourne so I spend some of my free time working on this project every now and then.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

What better way to really learn about a city than seeing it through a local's point of view? I love that the couchsurfing community is filled with people who love learning about each other's worlds.

Interests

music, film, the world of patisserie and cheese, languages, exploring

• dining
• cheese
• socializing
• music
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

A collection of some of my favourites.

Music: Pharrell Williams, Janelle Monae, Stromae, Sia, Jacques Brel, Tei Shi, Mos Def, Chance the Rapper, Major Lazer, Maggie Rogers, Ibeyi, Nina Simone, Fleetwood Mac, Snoh Aalegra, Julian Casablancas, Childish Gambino, Santigold, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Stan Getz, Sergio Mendes, Omar Souleyman, Khalid, Fela Kuti, H.E.R, Jain, Lion Babe, The Weeknd, Jose Gonzalez, Lupe Fiasco, Billie Holiday, Leon Bridges, Robyn, Bhangra music, Jay-Z, N.E.R.D, Miguel, Kendrick Lamar, Pixies, Solange, Haim, The Doors, Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu, Frank Ocean, Benjamin Clementine, Amadou and Mariam, Banks and finally, any Bossa Nova music just instantly makes me happy.

Movies: The Band's Visit, Billy Elliot, The Grand Budapest Hotel, La Haine, Anything by Hayao Miyazaki, Boy

Books: Captain Corelli's Mandolin, The Book Thief, 11/22/63 etc..I basically like anything that falls under historical fiction, they humanise past events and make you feel more connected to them.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was once late to a one man show in Melbourne and was locked out as a result. I found a door on the side of the building and opened it to try my luck. It ended up being a door to the stage. Incredible or unbelievably embarrassing? You decide.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I can teach you English as it's my native language, how to write in Arabic (my spoken Arabic does need a bit of work though), how to bake delicious sweet pies, croissants and anything pastry or dessert related.

Share: see below

What I Can Share with Hosts

Fun!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Guam, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Portugal, Qatar, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, France, Jordan, New Zealand, Qatar