Born a snow baby in Kingston, Canada, grew up first in Toronto, then Pietermaritzburg, KZN in South Africa, then Perth in Western Australia, then back and forth with some stops in Coventry. Traveled a lot in childhood, continue to do so when I have the time, chance and money. Lived a year outside of Barcelona, during which I improved my Spanish from non-existent to solidly mediocre. Now working and living in London.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

People are interesting, and it's both financially practical and eye-opening.

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to anything but particularly enjoy the local Perth scene; Spacey Jane, Methyl Ethel, Stella Donnelly, among others. I also like indie, folk, and classical music.

I like Sorrentino, Godard, Noe, Cuaron, Coppola-anything with pretentious subtitles.

Books- too many to name. I like all kinds of poetry- favourites are Robert Hass, Tennyson, Louise Gluck, and Octavio Paz.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Narrowly avoided deportation via way of an impromptu Swaziland roadtrip. Less fun than you would think.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can help with English, teach you to Charleston and share a bunch of stories, food, music, books, poetry, stories and pictures. Also some delicious cuss words in Afrikaans.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Enthusiastic conversation, free photos for whatever social media is your poison, stories and a pair of working hands in the kitchen!

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Lesotho, Malaysia, Mozambique, Netherlands, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom