My name is Liz. I am American, ethnically I am 50% Egyptian and 50% German. My mom moved to the US just before having me and I began life spending 3 months out of the year in Egypt. However, I am barely conversationally fluent in Arabic. I am however decently literate in German, but don’t test me on that. I feel most at home when I am discovering new places and cultures. I have a MBA from University of Maryland and I am passionate about international business, culture and the planet. Kid free but I don’t mind kids, I coach high school and club volleyball in my spare time.

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Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am looking to go on a journey through Europe from June to early August to reconnect with myself and the world. I have been a caretaker for my father for the past 4 years and am looking forward to being out on my own and experiencing new things.

FB: www.facebook.com/liz.stangenberg/
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/lizstangenberg
Insta: @lizstangenberg

Interests

I enjoy the outdoors and intellectually stimulating conversation about the world as we know it. Good music, good people, good vibes. If I could do anything, I would save the planet, and make everyone get along.

• arts
• culture
• architecture
• interior design
• dancing
• education
• environment
• yoga
• board games
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• electronic music
• hiking
• camping
• volleyball
• business
• statistics
• adventure travel
• cultural immersion
• food
• nature
• spirituality
• universe
• sustainability
• creativity
• learning new things
• cities
• innovation
• local food
• jokes
• comedy
• pokemon
• new cultures
• new experiences
• meeting new people
• new friends
• creation
• cybersecurity
• artificial intelligence
• new ideas
• information technology
• business ideas
• neural networks
• electric cars
• international business
• data visualization
• pokemon go
• information systems

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Music Right Now:
EDM, Funk, Afro-beats but I love almost ALL music

Favorite Artists Right Now:
-Oliver Tree
-Barry Can't Swim
-Rudimental
-Lost Frequencies
-Don Diablo
-Argy
and many many more :)

Books:

Ready Player One, The 7 habits of Highly Effective People, Unf*** Your Brain, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, Twilight, The Hunger Games

TV:
The Magicians
Firefly
Derek Gently's Holistic Detective Agency

Movies:
Anything Sci-Fi or Fantasy and most Comedy of course

Comedy Classics: Talladega Nights, Super Bad, Pineapple Express, Anchorman

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Oh gosh…. Amazing? I don’t think I have accomplished anything amazing yet, but will add here once complete😊

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you proper volleyball form 🏐

I am more than happy to cook for you and make you laugh :)

I can share all sorts of random facts and business knowledge

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am an older (34) solo traveler (most of the time). I love to plan trips and adventures. When I travel, I like to get to know what life is like for locals, as well as see all the sights. I am considered an Omnivert. I am both extroverted and introverted so I enjoy being in the hustle and bustle but also having time to decompress. I can share jokes (I think I am hilarious), knowledge and perspective, and would love for you to share as well.

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Australia, Bahamas, Bermuda, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, Morocco, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Egypt, Spain, United States