CURRENT MISSION

Exploring the "off the beaten path" version of Europe

ABOUT ME

I'm 20 and working in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany for a ski resort. I've been here since Jan 2010, and will remain until probably Feb 2012. I've gotten to do a lot of travelling thus far, and I am definitely looking forward to more adventures! I'm in love with Bavaria and all of its charming history and tradition; but I like exploring all areas of the world!

PHILOSOPHY

I'm not religious, but I don't discourage others from finding or practicing their own religion. My philosophy has always been to try my best to accept others, and even if I can't necessarily accept someone's beliefs or actions, I try to at least understand them. There is too much negativity and hostility in this world to not even try to understand others.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

So far, I have neither surfed or hosted, but I'm hoping that will change soon!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Although I had heard of Couch Surfing before, I was determined to join after a best friend signed up. She met up with some other Couch Surfers in St.Louis, and I tagged along. We volunteered at a holiday party for refugee children, and it was so incredible seeing how couch surfing can lead to meeting new people, but also that it can lead to community service that has immense impact on others. I was blown away at how genuine and encouraging other Couch Surfers were, and I knew that joining would be a great decision, even if I never get to surf or host!
Update: Still have yet to CouchSurf in Europe, but some close friends have had good experiences with it. I'm tired of hostels, so I'm looking to give CS a whirl!

Interests

History, film, photography, fashion, journalism, music, romance, travel, jeans that fit, bargain shopping, baking, technology, German beer, volunteer work, humanitarian efforts, free museums.

• folklore
• fashion
• photography
• oktoberfest
• beer
• baking
• partying
• shopping
• technology
• traveling
• volunteer work
• music
• surfing
• skiing
• history
• journalism
• religion
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Open to all of it!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I can't choose just one, so I'll list a few that I accomplished this past year:
-Hiked up a mountain to overlook the Bavarian Alps
-Skinny dipped in the Ionian Sea
-Helped several military families on R&R vacations make the most of their time
-Went to the 200th Anniversary of Oktoberfest (4 times..)
-Plenty more to come!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Japan, United States