I am a budding scientist and quirky creative with a love for the outdoors. I’m happiest in the mountains or the kitchen, and love sun on my face and wind in my hair.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy meeting people and having my worldview broadened through discussion and debate. I love cooking. I love reading. I love living and seeing someone’s city through their eyes. I’m often on the move, and can only imagine Couchsurfing offers a more soulful and exciting way to experience a country than renting a hideaway hole.

Interests

Science, literature, running, hiking, yoga and diving. I love writing. I love reading. I love singing. I used to play guitar. I love the stuff that we catch ourselves doing at our happiest. Like humming. Just don’t ask me to try whistle.

• arts
• writing
• literature
• running
• gardening
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• history
• science
• diving
• genetics
• live concerts

Music, Movies, and Books

Jazzy, smooth, loud and intellectually exciting - if I haven’t heard it I’ll probably like it. Music - GoGo Penguin, Jamie Cullum, Joan Armatrading, Parov Stelar, Craig Armstrong, Avenged Sevenfold, Muse.

Books and authors - Shirley, Goodness and Mercy, Mrs Dalloway, Tender is the Night, Brave New World, Great Gatsby, Spud, 1984, Othello (genuinely), most crime thrillers with half a plot. Rudyard Kipling, Ian McEwan, PD James - I went big on the Larsson phase - Orwell, Fitzgerald, and obviously Austen.

I’m more into dark psych series than films, but have loved everything from Inception to Singin’ in the Rain and the Italian Job. Disclaimer - I won’t remember the actors’ names.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I’ve dissected 4200 100um-sized seeds by hand. Sadly, it doesn’t make a good story.

Teach, Learn, Share

My academic background is in genetics and biochemistry, and I therefore have an interest in statistics, science, the controversial intersection of man and nature, biology, metabolism and agriculture. I love food and currently pay my way as a freelance yacht chef / chief stewardess. I teach English, Maths, Molecular Biochem and Stats, and am trying to improve my French. I love a challenge. I can’t ride a bike (you read that right) but will gladly give it a try despite being somewhat gravitationally challenged.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking and food, stories, art, work, childminding, cleaning and daily tasks, a love of literature and science and hopefully (at the very least) entice a giggle.

Countries I’ve Visited

Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, England, Estonia, Finland, France, French Southern Territories, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Paraguay, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, United Kingdom, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

French Southern Territories, Monaco, South Africa