I am a french plant ecologist living the dream in New Zealand. I love traveling, meeting new people and discussing the world late in the night around good food and coffee.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I started to host couchsurfers back when I lived in Montpellier, France, and now in New Zealand my couch is usually open to travelers met on the road and friends passing by. I think couchsurfing is the best way to travel, connect with people from around the world and get or offer a flavor of what it is like to live in the country, as opposed to visiting it.

Interests

I am really into swing dancing, music, reading, botany and hiking. I work as a plant ecologist, so I will tend to spend some time gazing at plants whenever possible. I play the cello and sing a bit with friends, enjoy reading for hours in cafes on my own and striking conversations with strangers. I also do rock climbing and just starting learning to surf...

• singing
• dancing
• swing dancing
• dining
• coffee
• reading
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• rock climbing
• ecology

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

For a couple of months in South Africa, I spent my days observing white rhinos in the savannah, just lying on my stomach in tree platforms for hours. Best fieldwork ever.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, British Indian Ocean Territory, Canada, Egypt, France, Greece, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Senegal, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, New Zealand, Thailand