Hi! I am a nature-lover and energy lawyer turned coffee geek who has moved to SE Asia to work with coffee farmers on improving their quality and finding reliable, responsible buyers. I gave up a six-figure salary in London to live off my savings, and although it is often challenging, I am intensely happy.

I love food and travel and meeting people who are in this place to enhance it and others.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To save money! ;) Of course, I am an entrepreneur using my savings to build better businesses in SE Asia. But also to meet great people and have an insight into parts of a city that locals know! My philosophy is "slow authentic travel" and I love taking the time to get to know the dive bars and weekend markets that aren't on most people's radar. Connecting with how real people live in a place is really important to me, and I'd really love to share your city with you!

Interests

Coffee (growing, roasting, brewing), food (making, eating, buying), textiles and travel.

• dining
• cooking
• coffee
• traveling
• socializing
• entrepreneurship
• law

What I Can Share with Hosts

Fresh roasted coffee! I can even make you a few cups with my travel aeropress. I'm also pretty tidy, so happy to help with cooking and washing up.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Denmark, Egypt, France, Jordan, Laos, Mexico, Myanmar, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Turkey, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Botswana, Cambodia, Chile, United Kingdom, United States