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Overview

  • 2 references 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English
  • 40, Female
  • Member since 2008
  • Designer & anthropology student
  • design school and now university
  • From Oxford, England, United Kingdom
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Help hasten our transition to a low-carbon world!

ABOUT ME

Happiest when on a bicycle and traveling on a shoestring. I work in social impact, currently developing projects in climate change and decarbonisation.

I of course love traveling, trying new food and design. Enjoy observing the subtle differences of cities and and capturing these through photography.

PHILOSOPHY

You only live once. You better ensure its damn good. (And if its not, dont complain, its up to you to make it happen).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN

By telling people where to go if they are visiting Oxford / London / Cape Town.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Love the fact that CS exists in a highly commotized world.

Interests

Sustainability
Design
Food
Photography

  • arts
  • design
  • photography
  • environment
  • dining
  • traveling
  • cycling
  • social justice
  • cycle touring
  • social impact

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Shantaram, The Fountain Head, The Little Prince
Movies: Love a good documentary, Our Daily Bread, about industrial food production is a favourite.
Music: Sufjan Stevens, Tallest Man, Philip Glass, XX

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Just finished an MBA at Oxford. Was a dream to study at such an institution - it took years of prep to get in but I persevered!

Also recently did an amazing 8 day cycle through Italy :) So beautiful!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can tell you all about Oxford / London / South Africa. I can help you sharpen your business idea. I make a solid cup of Early Grey :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belgium, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Kenya, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Rwanda, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, South Africa, United Kingdom

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