I'm 29, and live in Paris where I work in Foreign affairs. Before that, I lived and worked in Copenhagen for a few years, and before that, I was studying literature.

Still most likely to be found in a café, drinking all the coffee and reading all the books.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I had my first couch surfing experiences in Austria and Italy in the summer of 2012, which were truly incredible. I've made some great friends and met some very fun people.

I'd be happy to meet fellow travellers passing through Paris.

Interests

My favourite Parisian pastime is Lindy hop dancing, closely followed by yoga, brunch, coffee, and irregular running sessions. Visiting expos, culture, art, getting out the city for the weekend, hiking, chess. Recently started playing the piano again. Long late chats with wine, whisky and dancing. Passionate and angry debater of all things political.

Like most people here I love travelling, and this year I've been to Japan, Portugal, Spain and a few places in France.

• arts
• culture
• writing
• literature
• singing
• dancing
• human rights
• womens rights
• dining
• wine
• cheese
• beer
• coffee
• yoga
• running
• partying
• politics
• movies
• chess
• reading
• music
• guitar
• piano
• violin
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing
• scuba diving
• hitchhiking
• volunteering
• beaches
• lindy hop

Music, Movies, and Books

Currently reading: Elena Ferrante, Neapolitan novels
Just finished: Adrien Bosc, Constellation
Coming up next: Marguerite Duras, Zadie Smith.

Currently listening: Benjamin Clementine, Mr Jukes, Kommode, Polo & Pan, Cigarettes after sex, Nils Frahm, and the entire Destiny's Child back catalogue.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Solo trip around India, living for a few months in Uganda.

Teach, Learn, Share

My next language project is learning Spanish, though this is in its very early stages...

I can teach how how to dance Lindy hop (a swing dance to 1930s jazz) and play a mean games of chess. Also, happy to help you practice English (or French!)

What I Can Share with Hosts

English, French, a good game of chess, lindy hop (swing dancing) and a very British sense of humour.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Cambodia, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Rwanda, Slovakia, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Denmark, France, South Africa, Uganda, United Kingdom