Well well well.

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I am basically half-Lebanese, quarter Scottish, quarter Irish. I grew up in Beirut until age 21, after being born in Yorkshire, England. I did my masters degree in London in Arts Management. Went back to work in prominent music festivals in Lebanon and Abu Dhabi. Decided it was time for change, so took a chance and moved to charming Lisboa.
I am interested in a wide array of topics. *Usually* they revolve around the arts, cats, horses, astrology, science, books, egyptology.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because I am hungry for novelty and am absolutely in love with how the human mind functions. AND with how it has developed until this mess we are finding ourselves in right now.
I am alway positively surprised by how humans can be a well of generosity and warmth. Have much to learn from you guys.
Anything that tickles my curiosity and can quench my insatiable thirst for "DID YOU KNOW" is what I am looking for.

Interests

• cats
• horses
• literature
• cooking
• yoga
• meditation
• animal care
• classical music
• volunteering
• horse riding
• science fiction
• astrology
• museums
• ping pong
• egyptology
• cello
• card games
• boardgames
• tarot
• choir singing
• beirut
• skiing and snowboarding
• random facts

Music, Movies, and Books

my ultimate favourite is definitely classical music and opera. However, I do like different genres such as "world music ", jazz - Fado, Flamenco, Goran Bregovic, Oum Kulthum, Fairuz, Asmahan...
I am naturally inclined to quiet music so soft rock is also on my list and romantic stuff from the 90's :P

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Just one? ...
Ok! well I chose: Volunteering in an elephant sanctuary on my own for a week in Mondulkiri, Cambodia!

Teach, Learn, Share

I could teach Languages - some English, French, Lebanese Arabic...
I could also share some funny random facts about animals :) - some astrology tips and how to recognise sign characteristics ;) some Lebanese recipes and Arabic singers, authors etc...

I would love to learn about new ways of doing things, new cultural traits and perspectives. I think putting oneself in other people's shoes is a lifetime skill to acquire!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Random facts, ideas, presence, warmth, emotions, laughs, recipes, tunes, jokes, lightness (most of the times)...

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, France, Lebanon, Portugal, United Arab Emirates