hi! Im ambitious but with a laid back personality. Long term planner but very impulsive day to day. I'm someone who takes life seriously but does not take themselves too seriously - involved in international trade law, public policy and adventure-seeking.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have a passion for learning about all corners of the world (i.e. I am addicted to travel). That comes out in my work, my volunteering, the food I eat, the music I listen to... you get the idea. One of my favourite aspects of travel is meeting with locals; getting to know their culture first hand. Couchsurfing seems like an ideal way to do that.

Interests

Music - love to play guitar and piano, photography (especially during travel), cooking, volunteer at a local non-profit (helping immigrants settle in my home city), biking & hiking

• culture
• photography
• dining
• cooking
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• piano
• cycling
• hiking
• law
• public policy
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Gattaca, Waking Life, Le Diner de Cons, Motorcycle Diaries, Persepolis

Music: too much to list… all sorts of indie, reggae, funk, afro-beat, soul, classical, flamenco, bebop jazz, gypsy jazz, hip-hop, tropicalia, ragtime, dub, ska, some folk, film scores… not as keen on country and edm.

Books: Brave New World, Farenheit 451, Jitterbug Perfume, Steppenwolf, The Giving Tree

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hand drumming with berbers in the Sahara desert.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have many travel adventure stories I can share and would be interested in learning about your country when we meet.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Music & food.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Malawi, Netherlands, United States