-- Currently in Malaysia --

My favourite things are being underwater and on sailboats. I am always up for trying new food, enjoy hiking, love a good boogie and going to concerts, have an obsession with gardening and could never say no to an outdoor adventure.

I've spent 4 years working in the dive industry and shark and ray research in SE Asia (Thailand and the Philippines), a year doing fancy science experiments on a Caribbean island rearing sea urchins and building artificial reefs, and currently spent a year in Bremen extending my studies. I will be going on an expedition to the Middle East to research "Super Corals" starting this autumn. Happy to talk corals or anything marine related with you :)

- fully vaccinated, boostered and recently recovered as I caught covid at a conference.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To connect with wonderful people from around the world and learn about their stories.

Interests

• festivals
• dining
• cooking
• gardening
• traveling
• live music
• hiking
• camping
• scuba diving
• sailing
• marine science
• free diving
• marine conservation

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hitch hiked around Taiwan which was a beautiful experience!

Saw Mola Mola on a dive in Indonesia (its my favourite fish) !!

Teach, Learn, Share

If we are close to the deep blue I can take you diving or snorkelling. I do love a good fun fact and am happy to share some of mine! I would love to learn Spanish and Portuguese, and can teach German, Dutch and English (also some words in Burmese).

I'm happiest in nature, maybe we can share some time outdoors hiking or just enjoying a beautiful view.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am always happy to chat or cook and share a meal together, have long chats over wine, play some rounds of backgammon or go for walks together. Alternatively very happy to go out and stay out of my host's hair.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, El Salvador, England, Fiji, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Laos, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Palestine, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Saint Martin (French part), Scotland, Singapore, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Germany, Netherlands, Scotland, Thailand