I am super friendly and outgoing but also value my personal space and respect that of others. My friends describe me as someone who easily makes connections with anyone!

Coming from a conservative background, my freedoms are earned the hard way and I am passionate about everyone being able to live life on their own terms. It is important for me to respect different ways of life and identities.

I think the best thing about being on this planet is to witness the diversity and beauty of every human being. It is so fascinating to me what makes a person tick, what their dreams are, what motivates them in life! I love to hear someone talking about something they're passionate about. The spark in their eyes and excitement is exhilarating!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to travel and meet new people and exploring a place through the eyes of someone who lives there is the best way to make connections :)

Interests

• literature
• dancing
• politics
• trivia
• movies
• reading
• music
• karaoke
• mountains
• meeting new people
• languages and cultures
• boardgames
• museums and exhibitions
• word games
• woods
• quizzes

Music, Movies, and Books

🎶 Nazia Hassan, Mehdi Hasan, Cake, Koop, Beirut, Radio Tehran, Gogol Bordello, Sophie Hunger, Kovacs, Naked Cameo, Rohail Hayat, Postmodern Jukebox, Peter Cat Recording Co., Soap & Skin, Massive Attack, Jungle, Glass Animals, Balkan Beat Box, Parvaaz...

📚 Tana French, Dostoevsky, O Henry, Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Denise Levertov, Agatha Christie, Wisława Szymborska, Virginia Woolf, Wendy Cope, Mary Oliver, Robin Cook, Fredrik Backman, Louisa May Alcott, Ursula K. Le Guin, Isaac Asimov...

📽 Arrival, The Return, Im Juli, Home Alone, The Visit, Capernaum, Turtles Can Fly, The Help, Go Goa Gone, ET, Derry Girls, The X-Files, Twin Peaks, Vis a Vis, Grace and Frankie...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Journalism is my first love and I've been a conflict reporter in a disputed region.

Within one decade I have moved across continents once, moved between cities 4 times, and changed residences 11 times. I'm looking for a new apartment again 🥲

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you English and learn about your culture and life lessons.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook a delicious meal for you and offer help around the house! I would also love to go for walks and have deep chats over some excellent music!

Countries I’ve Visited

Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Portugal, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, India