Right now I'm working as a policy advisor for the British government on energy. My current projects are pretty specialised, but I've got a broad interest in energy and sustainability that I'm always excited to share.

I can't host where I am right now as there's no spare beds, and the sofa is really not conducive to sleeping. I'm hoping this can change when I move house next year.

MY PHILOSOPHY: Say what you mean, mean what you say, do it if you have a chance, and never attack people personally.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My family's from all over the world, and holidays when I was younger always meant staying in someone's house - whether that was in Scandinavia, the Mediterranean, or Brazil. I don't appreciate the formality of a hotel, but at the same time I'm too reserved a person to really get into hostels. This is where you come in.

Interests

• architecture
• interior design
• shopping
• live music
• hiking
• renewable energy

Music, Movies, and Books

I love going to watch live music, and I recently moved to a place in London that's got a lot of soul and funk going down.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I moved to Russia without speaking or reading a word of the language. It was almost terrifying when the plane was descending and I could just see this huge foreign land that I had no familiarity with. It came out as a formative experience, with lifelong friends and experiences to remember, but I'm still terrible at the language.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm friendly, not loud, and I'm more than happy to bring a few spoils that a city like London can offer. In the past this has meant edibles like Scottish shortbread or Bermondsey bramble, or some fine spirits.

I don't see couchsurfing as a cheap alternative to a hotel, I genuinely want to connect with locals, make friends, explore the culture(!) and share some stories in a more relaxed environment.

I don't smoke, and I have no allergies with pets or food.

Countries I’ve Visited

Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Cyprus, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Libya, Malta, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Russian Federation, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Northern Ireland, Russian Federation, United Kingdom