I’m from Melbourne, travelling around in the holidays between my third and fourth years of studying English literature. I’m seeing the cultural highlights of Europe for the first time and loving it. I’m passionate about art, architecture, history, cinema, music, and all good and worthwhile things.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because I am but a poor student.

Interests

• literature
• poetry
• architecture
• design
• wine
• cheese
• beer
• classical music
• blues
• art history
• history
• whiskey
• ancient history
• foreign cultures
• world cinema
• soul music
• afrobeat

Music, Movies, and Books

Favourite book: Heart of Darkness—Joseph Conrad
Favourite poem: Dover Beach—Matthew Arnold
Favourite movie: Andrei Rublev—Andrei Tarkovsky
Favourite song: I’d Rather Go Blind—Etta James
Favourite artist: obviously Michelangelo
Favourite composer: obviously Beethoven
Favourite drink: negroni

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you more about Australian slang than just about anybody.
Sometimes I write rigorously formalist poetry but don’t worry, you won’t see any of it because I’m too embarrassed.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I’m an Australian so I’m almost debilitatingly polite.

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, Germany, Italy

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia