CURRENT MISSION

Take time to enjoy the simple things in life

ABOUT ME

I am English but I grew up in Portugal. I studied Politics an international studies at university and then spent four years working for a campaigning organisation in London.

I am currently cycling to Portugal from London, and practising French and wwoofing along the way.

I love food, reading, live music and cycling.

PHILOSOPHY

You get out of life what you put in. Honesty is always the best aaproach. Always assume the best in people

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I haven't done much couchsurfing yet (officially) although along our journey to Portugal we have often been hosted spontaneously by people. I am keen to give it a go properly and to host people once I'm settled somewhere

Interests

Music festivals, reading, playing basketball, travelling, climbing and walking, camping, activism, learning new languages, cooking and eating, cycling

• music festivals
• festivals
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• walking
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• music
• live music
• cycling
• camping
• basketball
• rock climbing
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Motorcycle Diaries, Amelie, Pulp Fiction, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Rage Against the Machine, Emir Kusturika, rock, folk, Molotov Jukebox
the Dark Materials trilogy

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sailed and worked on an 18th century ship- the Bark Endeavour from Madeira to Vigo

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach portuguese slang, diablo tricks, some cooking (curries, brigadeiros, tasty salads), how to make a tetra pak wallet..

I would love to learn more cooking, practise French, dancing and mural painting

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom