22-yr-old graduate from North East England. I begin an MA and PhD in politics at Lancaster University this year. I'm a believer in self-sufficiency and (wage-labour free) mutual aid. I've been a WWOOF farm volunteer in Norway, Sweden and Wales.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've 'surfed in Gothenburg, Sweden and Lancaster, UK - staying with a number of inspiring people. It's a fantastic way of getting to know a town or city.

Interests

I am interested in politics, philosophy, music, art, publishing, design, gardening, eco-building etc. My research is about localism in the UK - the devolution of power to regions and communities.

• arts
• design
• gardening
• politics
• music
• volunteering
• wwoof

Music, Movies, and Books

I like all sorts of jazz, folk and roots reggae. My favourite authors at present are M. John Harrison (sci-fi, fantasy) and John Berger (art theory, cultural criticism, short stories).