I grew up in Seattle, USA. Before moving to Berlin, Germany in 2015, I spent a lot of years traveling around the US and in Asia. I moved to Germany after finishing high school to work as an Au-pair. I enjoyed my experience in Berlin so much that I continued working as an aupair and applied for school, in hopes I could stay in Europe. Luckily my sister moved to Vienna and I joined her and was accepted by a college to study graphic design where I currently do my studies. Since 2015 I've traveled quite a bit around Europe but the most fun I have is meeting the different people along the way. I have friends that live all around the world and have experienced so many things that would've never happened if I had stayed in the US. I don't know if I'll live in Europe forever but I'll certainly go wherever the wind takes me.

Since I was younger I always enjoyed drawing and painting, I still thoroughly enjoy traditional art although I study graphic design. You can always find me outside with my sketchbook and pens, drawing whatever I see or whatever comes to mind. I also can play basic guitar, ukulele and violin.

You can see pictures of my travels on my instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/erkafsher/

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy meeting people from around the world and to share travelling experiences. I love meeting locals and getting to know places locals visit rather than only the most common places for tourists.

Interests

• animals
• graphic design
• beer
• traveling
• painting
• ukulele
• new cultures
• new experiences
• acrylic painting

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to different kinds of music, depends on the mood/situation. My favorite movie genre is science fiction, I'm a huge fan of Star Trek and Battlestar Galactica. Studio Ghibli movies will always hold a special place in my heart since it was such a big part of my childhood
I'm not a big reader but I would have to say my favorite book is The Martian.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was in Cambodia, I was given the opportunity to paint a mural in a village nearby Phnom Penh

What I Can Share with Hosts

I've traveled to about 30 countries and have at least a few stories and tips/reccommendations from all of the them. I also have a huge love for cooking so I don't mind making a few meals for everyone during my stay!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, Germany, United States