Hey! My Name is Aneli. I am passionate about photography, creative writing, philosophical as well as political themes and the work in and with nature. Since I am little I always felt a deep curiosity and longing for exploring the world and its huge Diversity in form of culture, nature and people. During my final years at school there was slowly arrising a dream in my head, which transformed into a plan and is now my reality: travelling one year alone through the South American continent from Chile all the way up to Mexico. I decided for South America because the diverse geography, special history and warm mentality of the people quickly captivated me. While travelling it is important for me not rushing through the diffrent destinations but taking my time for having a more profound insight in the cultural life. I believe that you can get to know a place the best through the people who are living there. Couchsurfing is therefore a wonderful opportunity.

- my instagram for more verification: @cindy.aneli

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people and get to know a place and its culture in a more profound way

Interests

• arts
• theater
• politics
• traveling
• hiking
• journalism
• philosophy
• techno
• analog photography
• flea markets
• old cars

Music, Movies, and Books

Regarding my favorite music genres I love to hear Indie, Russian Pop, Techno, German Rap and HipHop, RnB, Funk and Jazz Rap.

I absolutely love movies from the Ghibli Studios. Especially the movie “My Neighbor Totoro” and “Spirited Away”. As well as I like to watch documentaries about foreign countries, cultures, nature and political themes.

I am fascinated by books with philosophical content and love to read classical literature. Furthermore I am often captivated by dystopian novels.
The last and favorite book I read was “to the lighthouse” from Virginia Woolf.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Last year I got the idea to apply for a theater play as a background actress in my local town theater.
Everything worked out and consequently I played a greek statue in the play “Romulus the Great“ from Dürrenmatt in the summer season. 🎭

Not that it was my first acquaintance with culture and literature as before I was part of a cabaret show which made me create cultural content so as tiny theater plays, poems and self-written poetry slams.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would love to cook for you Russian food, like for example a Russian summer soup “Okroschka” or the Russian version of empanadas called “Wareniki” 🥟

With regard to German food I can cook you the typical German fried potatoes or pancakes in German called “Pfannkuchen”.

For the full German experience we can drink a cold beer together :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Bolivia, Chile, Croatia, Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany