Hey there, my name is Brigitte! I was born + raised in California and have now lived in Berlin, Germany for a couple years and explored around Europe.
I'm getting my MA in History here in Berlin and love learning about different people, places, time periods and cultures.

I think this is an amazing world we live in, filled with beautiful people, and I want to see as much of it as possible and help others experience that as well! I've done a fair bit of traveling and the small interactions with strangers or kindness of a passerby are the memories that often stick out the most.
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In case you're visiting the U.S. and have questions about these places, I'd be happy to answer any questions --
Some of my domestic travel:
I've been to most of the western half of the U.S. and many U.S. national parks, including: Yosemite, Yellowstone, Crater Lake, Zion, Grand Tetons, Sequoia, Redwood, Glacier, Kings Canyon, Death Valley, and lots of California state parks. Also, roadtripped from California to New York.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I usually stay at hostels, with friends, or camp while I'm traveling, but I also like to reach out to other locals to get a better sense of the areas I'm visiting and a break from the busy hostel world.

I live in a small flatshare so it would be difficult to host people right now :( when my living situation is more convenient I'd love to offer a couch! It's a joy to show people around your area and help out fellow travelers.

Interests

I enjoy being active--walking, hiking, biking, swimming... especially if it's somewhere new.
Reading!! from inscriptions in museums to novels and lots in between.
Back in CA, I have two adorable dogs adopted from the animal shelter + a rescue cat. Here in Berlin I have plants instead of pets -- but it doesn't quite fill the gap 3
I love learning about the history of the places I visit, trying my best to speak the language, and getting lost in the culture and area.

• animals
• dogs
• culture
• walking
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• backpacking
• rugby
• history

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hmm, one amazing thing... I've bungee jumped + white water rafted in Kenya!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will appreciate someone who is willing to open their home to me. I will be a clean, helpful guest and try to give just as much as I get from the experience! :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Luxembourg, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Egypt, Germany, Italy, United States