I am a conservation biologist with a PhD in Global Change Ecology. Following 10+ years in the Asia-Pacific region, I moved to Canada as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in 2018. Most of my recent research took place in the tropics, primarily Borneo, India and Thailand. I currently conduct hydrological and carbon modeling in the context of land management and climate change. Instagram: 10millionreasons

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The tremendous joy of experiencing the diversity in people from around the globe.

Interests

I am passionate about nature conservation and love exploring the outdoors.

• wildlife
• photography
• cooking
• fitness
• reading
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• rowing
• ecology
• adventure travel
• mountains
• road cycling
• nature conservation

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy listening to Blanco White, Tamino, Jack Savoretti, Coldplay, Live and Ray Wilson. Favourite movies include Walter Mitty and Shawshank Redemption. I mostly read natural history and travel books, the likes of Peter Matthiessen, Tim Flannery and Wilfred Thesiger.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived over two years in a hammock in the tropical rainforests in Borneo amongst orangutans, clouded leopards and Asian elephants.

What I Can Share with Hosts

The thrill of connecting to a complete stranger.
Travel tales.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bhutan, Cambodia, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Laos, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Poland, Romania, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Thailand, United States