CURRENT MISSION

I want to see the world before it gets all spoiled and global !

ABOUT ME

I studied Fine Arts and Photography, and after 5 years spent learning and working ( and partying I have to be honest!) in the UK (lived in Brighton, worked in London) I got back in Paris 6 years ago where I had a bit of a change of career; I now work freelance designing textiles, and I love it!
I don't know if that says a lot about me...so let's see what else... I love hiking, although don't get to do it that much, love being outdoor, in the mountains or by the sea..but enjoy the urban life as well very much: cinemas, galleries, clubs, bars, nice restaurants, dinner parties at my friend's places with lots of wine..mmm...I love music (who doesn't?): if I am at the workshop I listen to various styles, electro, and folksy, or jazzy stuff even classical sometimes - If I'm home I can enjoy a bit of hip-hop too...
I read a lot - I love walking around with my camera - I love my computer and am totally addicted to Internet. Of course, when I am travelling I forget all about it and enjoy the people I meet and the adventures I have.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

By opening my flat and giving my trust to complete strangers, on the basis that the world would be a much better place if more people were to do the same.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have had so many of my friends staying on my couch since I live in Paris that I was doing the CS thing without knowing it..
I have not had that many CS at my place but have been very lucky so far...lovely, interesting people with an open mind and polite manners.
I am planning to go to New york soon so if I go on my own then I'll probably use CSing to meet people and get some tips about the city.
I also would love to go to Sweden, Danemark, Norway, Finland as well for a long week end and it would be nice to meet people to spend some time with and who could show me around a little...
I'll be very happy to show you around Paris and cook a nice meal for a french evening !

Interests

Photography-Music-Books-Textile-Arts-Cinema-Cooking-Design-Illustration-Fashion-Travel-------

• arts
• humanities
• books
• design
• fashion
• photography
• illustrations
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• walking
• partying
• clubbing
• movies
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• freelancing
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Into the Wild, Almodovar, Lynch, Woody Allen, Michel Gondry...ans so many others.
Radiohead, Hot Chip, People under the stairs, ESG, Kraftwerk, Richie Hawtin, Aphew Twin, Modeselektor, Vampire Weekend, The Roots, Jamie Lidell, Depeche Mode, Mulatu Astatqé, Mozart, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Chet baker, Stevie Wonder...and much more.
Haruki Murakami, Ian McEwan, Bret Easton Ellis, Johnathan Franzen, Philip K. Dick, Dostoievsky, Zola, Duras, ..can't list them all !

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have fasted for a week- (with a 5 hours hike per day!)
yep, no food AT ALL, just water and herbal tea...(It's actually much easier than one's think.)

Teach, Learn, Share

My dad's a wine maker, so I can share some wine with you (since I always have a few bottles around evidently !)
I can teach you how to cook a quiche ( but that's sooo easy).

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Indonesia, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United Kingdom

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