When I was 24 I decided I did not want to be paying a mortgage for a house and going to work full-time. Although my job as a paralegal was really rewarding, I wanted a different way of living. One where I would explore the world, continue to learn and be around stimulating company.

Selling my house and going back to uni has been definitive for me. I have discovered a passion for political philosophy, writing opinion articles, cooking, hiking and being outdoors and a love of great social company (and I've been lucky enough to meet many extraordinary people from all over the world).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think that great societies are the ones with the most social connections and communal goods. Couchsurfing is an incredible way to meet new people and build trust in our communities.

I love cooking and sharing food (and listening to other people's stories) so why not couchsurf!

Interests

I am far too interested in many things :)
- Hiking (especially mountain hikes)
- Cooking (particularly fond of Turkish, Moroccan and Lebanese foods)
- Music (from electronica to hip hop to orchestral)
- Writing and journalism
- Philosophy, theatre and the arts.
- Community action (part of several local activist groups).
- Intersectional feminism
- Human rights
- Radical Leftist politics

• arts
• writing
• human rights
• womens rights
• dining
• cooking
• politics
• pottery
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• track and field
• journalism

Music, Movies, and Books

Films: Citizen Kane, City of God, L'appartement, Half Nelson, Pina.

Music: Lamb, Four Tet, James Blake, Jun Miyake, Rene Aubry, Roots Manuva, Cinematic Film Orchestra, Massive Attack, Portishead, The Smiths, Thom Yorke, Modeselektor.

Books: 1984, Down and Out in London and Paris, The Island by Aldous Huxley, The Trail by Kafka, Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe, If You're an Egalitarian, How Come You're so Rich? by Gerry Cohen, everything by Hannah Arendt especially The Human Condition.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'm just happy being satisfied and joyful over life so far, can't really think back to "one amazing thing", and don't really want to either.

Teach, Learn, Share

- Cooking a basic but beautiful tomato sauce - the foundation of so many great dishes!
- Recommending some wonderful, off-the-beaten-track places to visit in Exeter (nice cafes and a special pottery place!).
- Come with me to one of the activist meetings I attend (we are all lovely and welcoming).

What I Can Share with Hosts

As above really! I can promise a warm welcome, a good cup of tea and a comfortable home. A wholesome evening meal with me and friends would also be a pleasure to share with you.

Countries I’ve Visited

Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Barbados, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

Romania, Sweden