I grew up on a hobby ranch in a rather small village and was always surrounded by animals. Being active all my life, I tried all kinds of different sports. But growing up right next to a forest, I usually ended up going there for a hike or run to free my mind. It was just last year when I graduated from high school ( finally) and I was always keen to travel the world, so wanderlust got its hands on me and I decided to explore different cultures and meet new people. I applied for a working holiday visa in Canada and started my first big adventure. Working as a nanny gave me the first proper glimpse of being independent and responsible for my own actions. I just started my road trip in North America and I'm excited to meet other surfer/ traveler on my trip.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I´ve started travelling this year and someone recommended this platform to connect with people (locals as well as other traveler).
But most of all I want to get to know people, hear their stories, learn something about their cities, learn more about traveling and share a great time together.

Interests

As I already mentioned I'm very interested in all kinds of activities. I love to be outdoors, hiking or running in the woods. I also have a huge interest in music. It connects people in a very unique way. Drawing and painting has always been a part of my life and I hope to turn this hobby in my profession. I recently picked up photography and it really fascinates me. I shouldn´t forget to mention food/ cooking as well as creating cocktail. I hope to learn and try some amazing recipes on my travel. One of my favourite things to do on a slow day is to sit in a cafe shop and drink good coffee or a nice cup of tea while I read, sketch or observe people.
Probably my biggest interest though is to learn. Learn all kinds of things. Learn a new sport, a new way of living, about other cultures, something about a person you just met, a new recipe, etc.

• animals
• photography
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• cocktails
• coffee
• running
• drinking
• shopping
• traveling
• painting
• drawing
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• sports
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Music is a VERY important part in my life. It keeps me going and there is always a song that "speaks" to you in an "emotional phase".
But normally I listen to indie/ alternative/ rock music. Sometimes I like to listen to jazz. And classical compositions are perfect for drawing.
Artists I like:
The Black Keys; Sufjan Stevens; Band of Horses; Bob Dylan; Half Moon Run; Foals; Matt Corby; Alt J; Bear Hands; Ben Howard; Bon Iver; Cage the Elephant; Death Cab for Cutie; Dikta; Fink; Florence + the Mashine; Foo Fighter; Foster the People; The Fray; Audioslave; Volbeat; The Rolling Stones; Bad Religion; Gregory Ala Isakov; The Head and the Heart; Heartless Bastards; Hungry Kid of Hungary; Imagion Dragons; Roo Panes; James Bay; James Blake; James Blunt; James Vincent McMorrow; Jamie N Commons; Johnny Cash; Jóse Gonzalez; Keaton Henson; Kill it Kid; Kings of Leon; The Kooks; Life in Film; The Lumineers; The Maine; Of Monsters and Men; The Paperkites; Paramore; The Strokes; Parov Stelar; Pearl Jam; Peter Fox; ACDC; Seed; Pheonix; Radical Face; Rival Sons; RY X; The Shins; Sigur Rós; Sleeping at Last; Ludovico Einaudi; Chilly Gonzales; Jamie Cullum; Count Basie; Nina Simone; Ella Fritzgerald; Billie Holiday; Louis Armstrong; ...

Movies:
I don´t watch TV regularly but I do love movies!
The movies that inspired me the most are: The secret life of Walter Mitty ; Into the wild ; and one of my all time favorite is The king´s speech ( the cinematografie is amazing).
Oh and I love Disney movies ;P

Books:
I love to read! Whether it´s an informative book, a crime or fantasy novel and then you can forget the outside world for a while. It´s perfect to by-pass the time on a bus or plane.

-Current read: Quiet by Susan Cain-

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I joined the "polar bear swim" in Vancouver this year (2016) and I can tell you it was freezing!

I drove down the Pacific Coast of the United States and it was probably one of the most beautiful things I´ve done so far.

Teach, Learn, Share

What I have learned so far is, that the process of learning NEVER ends.

"I am still learning" - Michelangelo

You mostly learn out of your own mistakes but I also think that shared stories can teach you important insights.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my current travel- experience and life story. I´m a good chef so I could share a nice meal with nice conversations and good laughs. That might not sound like much. But I´m welcome to share what ever I can offer. Oh and I also think that helping with washing up and cleaning after yourself should be done without asking.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, England, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada