I bought my house in Brighton almost seven years ago, and put my spare room to good use soon after.I have travelled all over the world on my own. I only take lone women travellers as guests, because I understand their massive concerns about safety. I have had women from over 40 countries stay in my home.I’m LGBT friendly; all women are welcome. I love to chat to my guests if they need help or advice, and have made many new friends.

Hard work at times, and I met a lot of mad people. Many of them were very kind to me - I only got sworn at once in seven years!

Chef in numerous establishments in the UK and abroad. I've worked in restaurants, hotels, private houses, an army barracks, directors' dining rooms, office kitchens, hospitals, schools, a drop in centre for the elderly - a job is what you make it!