I grew up in England, and spent 6 years in my early twenties travelling the world with my backpack, having worked 4 years in abank in London. I am a staunch environmentallist.

Whilst travelling the caribbean, I was working on the yachts and discobvered Dominica. Then I worked for a year in Guadeloupe in a small hotel with cottages and camping. It was there that I had the dream to one day come to dominica to set up my own small eco lodge.

After studying to be a teacher in England, I then worked day and night for 7 years in england to save the money to come here... and spent the first 6 months clearing my overgrown banana plantation with my cutless and a couple of friends, whilst awaiting planning permission.

Gem conducts EarthFoot's "Lodging, Wildlife, Hikes & More at 3 Rivers Dominica" experience.