I just returned to London after living in Liberia for 3.5 years. I worked there as a statistician in the development sector, my job allowed me to work with hundreds of amazing Liberians and travel all over the crazy wild country. I left bittersweet, happy to come back to Europe, but sad to leave the chaos behind.

People from all over the world... yeah, that's what I like. I've had my fair share of flatmates in the last three years, from a Swedish, Pakistani, 3 Danes, a Belgian, a few Americans from different parts of the West coast, an Australian (with her Lebanese boyfriend), a Jamaican couple and I'm sure a few more. Its always been amazing to have new people in my home, always ending up as more of a community than a flatshare. I love the diversity in personalities, and cultures, and thought processes, and talents and ideas.

I love playing backgammon and placing wagers! And poker, but I'm horrible at bluffing, and a bunch of other board games depending on my mood, Risk is a favourite. Food is an essential part of my life (I mean for more than just survival), but I'm not a great cook. Good quality simple Italian food is my favourite. I love walking around cities and getting lost in my own thoughts alone. I always want to travel alone more but generally tend to fear it for some silly reason.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to travel more in Europe, alone but also with a local connection, to meet people from different regions, as I'm sure most would agree its the best way to travel! And of course to enjoy the "luxury" of budget travelling ;) I believe I'm good company, genuine, open, honest, expressive, and would happy to offer up some drinks. I won't stretch my gratitude to cooking for a host because trust me when I say, it won't be great!

Interests

• walking
• hiking
• statistics
• food
• nature
• exploring
• good conversation
• development

Music, Movies, and Books

Eclectic taste in all of the above. I love watching movies but have a horrible memory for them.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Great company and conversation - is this cheeky? Maybe but hopefully true! Lots of stories and experiences from years in West Africa. A game of backgammon, and potentially a Pakistani meal (if the right ingredients are available!)

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, France, Gambia, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Liberia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Pakistan, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Liberia, Pakistan