I was working in London for an education charity before I decided to take a career break in New Zealand. So here I am.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Had some great couchsurfing experiences as a host while living in Reading, England. Now currently travelling New Zealand and keen to find every opportunity to meet new and interesting people!

Interests

The classics: reading, writing, taking photos, watching films (this is a Serious Thing for me!), travelling, having new experiences, meeting new people, eating good food

Also: maths, space, beautiful nature, American politics, religion in modern life, uncertainty

• humanities
• writing
• education
• dining
• politics
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• juggling
• teaching
• mathematics
• religion

Music, Movies, and Books

Favourite band: Sigur Ros
Favourite book: Cloud Atlas (run close by other David Mitchell novels, particularly number9dream)
Favourite film: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (but this is an almost impossible decision)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spent two years managing an education centre in a deprived part of London, working to raise young people's aspirations and achievements. I learned an unbelievable amount and it's definitely the most rewarding thing I've done.

Teach, Learn, Share

You know that thing you want to talk to people about? I want to know about it!

I also really want to learn to juggle, but I have terrible manual skills, so you'd have your work cut out trying to teach me.

I can tell you fascinating facts about maths. Even better, you can stop me from doing this.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Positive, friendly, clean!, definitely up for a good conversation, absolutely happy to help out with anything (seriously, I'll clean your damn oven if you give me the supplies)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand