For as long as I can remember I have been obsessed with travel. But I don´t travel to tick as many countries as possible off my list. I am always on the lookout for rather unconventional, yet far more sustainable and respectful ways to get to know this beautiful planet we live on. I want to get to know the people, not the main sights and hotspots. The best travel experiences are the ones I didn´t plan nor see any pictures of beforehand. I get out of my comfort zone as much as I possibly can and I´m always rewarded with amazing encounters with amazing people. I shower cold every day and literally love jumping into cold water (both physically and mentally). I usually avoid hostels/hotels, because I prefer to stay with locals and give back more to the places I visit than only money. Leaving a lasting "mental footprint" is better than a carbon one, so I try to travel by land as much as I can. This way I really get to experience the physical distances between places. Traveling by plane is a rather surreal experience, because you don´t feel like you´ve gone far away.
To be honest - two years of traveling have tought me more about life and what is meaningful than 15 years of school and university.

I usually skip superficial smalltalk and I am not afraid to dive deep into what matters most to the people around me. Honest and genuine connections are what I am looking for. Thought provoking conversations are very important to create change in this world.

Call me oldschool - but I hand-write into my diary regularly and I think it is an amazing way to get hold of my thoughts and emotions and to document my journey through life. I am in love with life and more than anything else I am in love with these wonderful creatures called humans.
Other than writing I like to lose myself in good music, dancing and non-fiction books (please hit me up if you have any book recommendations!). I also love Harry Potter - but who doesn´t ;)..

My next goal is to travel the world, as slow as I can, for as long as I can and eventually build a self-sustained ecological cabin in the woods. If you have any experience with building or have any tips on where to find legal building spots in the wilderness - I would love to know :)!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Looking for like-minded travelers who want to connect and share experiences. I am always up for spontaneous trips, good conversations and mutual inspiration. I want to meet you and find out about your individual way of living this beautiful life! I believe that every encounter has a purpose and can possibly be life-changing. Let´s find out!

Interests

• arts
• photography
• dancing
• drawing
• hiking
• travel
• laughing
• communication
• deep talk

Music, Movies, and Books

I am into rock music, indie, techno - and basically anything different and new, always open for recommendations.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I did an alpine crossing last year - awesome experience! I absolutely love hiking. It is the perfect way to connect with the nature around you. I want to hike the PCT in the future. If you wanna learn more about it - let´s have a chat!

Teach, Learn, Share

I love learning new languages. My native language is German and I am already fluent in English and Spanish. I want to learn a scandinavian language, preferably Norwegian or Swedish.
I am happy to teach a little german.

I know how to crochet, knit and do different knot techniques. Making things with my own hands is a great experience that makes me appreciate the stuff I create much more than stuff you can buy. However, I still didn´t manage to knit socks. If you know how to do that, please let me know, as I really want to have warmer feet in winter ;).

I practice yoga and would love to learn about meditation.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love deep talk about the world and what really matters to the people around me. I also love sharing a good bottle of wine and food and recommend nice music!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, New Zealand, Spain