Curious about the world around me and the way things work. Former flight attendant turned anthropologist, I have spent the last several years working with indigenous communities. I’m now a copywriter based in Abruzzo, Italy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I opened this account in 2014 whilst living in Melbourne but didn’t follow through with it on account of work and studies. I’m hoping to change that now that I’ve more time to myself to do the things I want in life - one of which is to meet interesting individuals, and understand the many different ways in which people live. I’m always open for a hangout from time to time with anyone who’s up for a drink and a chat :-)

Interests

The Great Outdoors: Camping, trekking, hiking, bird-watching, plant-seeking, insects, mammals, crustaceans, bacteria - I’m obsessed with nature! Understanding the natural world, and the evolutionary journeys of all the amazing creatures within it is one of my greatest joys in life.

• animals
• birds
• insects
• culture
• gardening
• reading
• hiking
• camping
• swimming
• biology
• languages
• trekking
• plants
• caving
• evolution
• ethnography
• ethnology
• indigenous cultures

Music, Movies, and Books

Books (too many really - but here are some of my favourites): The Sea and the Jungle (Tomlinson) - Life on Earth (Attenborough) - The Unbearable Lightness of Being (Kundera) - 1Q84 (Murakami) - A Suitable Boy (Seth).

Music: Fleetwood Mac - Nina Simone - Smashing Pumpkins - Marlango - Placebo - Sade - Folk/ethnic music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

It would have to be the time I rescued a kitten that was stuck in a four-lane freeway. That’s right folks - real fireman material right here ;-)

Teach, Learn, Share

I’ll teach you to burn toast - from a recipe I taught myself. On a serious note - I can help you turn your garden around if you’re patient and willing to get your hands dirty :-)

What I Can Share with Hosts

My gardening skills, and a wicked sense of humour. You’re also welcome to the burnt toast.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Qatar, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada, France, Iran, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore