Born and raised in Brighton on the south coast of England, I studied Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence at the University of Sussex from 2001 to 2004, achieving a first class Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree. My dissertation was on the Mathematics of Origami.I started working for Gamer Network (originally Eurogamer Network) in 2005 after six months travelling. During my nine and a half years at the company in my role as a Senior Developer and later as a project manager (as well as many other roles including in the events department), I launched countless websites and saw the business grow from a small start-up to a very successful international network.In 2014 I took the life-changing decision to leave my job, friends and family to travel the world. The first year was mostly spent in South East Asia but I plan to experience as many places as I can, working along the way. Alongside my love of travel are my passions for food, wine and ales of the world. I have spent a lot of time researching and exploring local food as I travel. I also have studied wine including the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits.