I am a 36 yr old Brit, living and working in London, who provides cross-cultural engagement services, specialising in the Arab world. I grew up in Barbados, spending time in East Africa where my Mother grew up. My professional background is in the art world. I am new to couch surfing. There is more about me on my LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katemarris/ [picture taken from a recent trip to Kenya].
My personality is open, engaging, friendly.
Life is exciting when I meet people with rich stories totally different from my own. I love being in nature and really appreciate beautiful homes, objects and places.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am here [for boring reasons right now!] as I need somewhere temporary in London [where I usually live in my own place] for a few days.

Music, Movies, and Books

Off the top of my head assortment of music, movies and books I love
Music
- Opera
Books
- The Leopard by Tomasi di Lampedusa
- King Leopold's Ghost by Adam Hochshild
- Sex and the Citadel by Shereen El Feki
Movies
- Out of Africa
- Paddington 1
- Mary Poppins

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Run the New York Marathon [if this qualifies as 'amazing' it's because I am not at all sporty!...]

What I Can Share with Hosts

- Cooking. I will very happily cook you (almost any) dish of your choosing.
- Conversation. Your world is interesting to me pretty much whatever it is.
- Listening. If you would like to share problems with someone outside your circle, I can listen [though can't promise any solutions!]
- Experience of the Arab world [cultural insight]. I spent two years living in Lebanon and Qatar, and work with Saudi Arabia from London.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Barbados, Italy, Lebanon, Qatar