I was born in Sydney, Australia, to a German mother and Scottish father. We moved to Bournemouth, England when I was young, and I grew up mostly there.

My passions include traveling, rock climbing, surfing, wakeboarding, drone flying, and video editing. I’ve traveled to 33 countries — and it’s been the most incredible experience! I love meeting new people, sharing stories, and learning from different cultures.

I’m currently based in Arusha, Tanzania, where I run a charity focused on education and clean water. I live in a secure area and can offer guests a unique and authentic experience — including adventures in a local African village to visit my project.

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Looking forward to connecting with fellow Couchsurfers and discovering more about this beautiful world together!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’ve met so many incredible people through Couchsurfing while traveling, and hosting is my way of giving back. I love the idea of cultural exchange, sharing stories, food, and experiences with people from around the world.

Living in Tanzania has shown me how valuable it is to see a place through a local's eyes, and I want to offer that same experience to others. I also enjoy hearing about other people’s adventures — it keeps the travel spirit alive even when I’m home!

Interests

• drones
• traveling
• hiking
• surfing
• swimming
• eating
• videography
• pizza
• climbing
• editing
• rockclimbing
• cliffjumping

Music, Movies, and Books

I’m also a big movie lover — especially anything Marvel (yes, I’ve seen them all!). When it comes to music, I’ll listen to literally anything. One of my favorite things about traveling is hearing local music wherever I go, it’s such a powerful way to connect with the culture and vibe of a place

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

At 18 years old I reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro!!

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to be able to exchange languages stories and experiences.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can speak German and English and I am very happy to share my languages!! I can also take videography and share editing skills.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Jordan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Montenegro, Oman, Poland, Qatar, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Switzerland, Tanzania, United Kingdom