ABOUT ME

"Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore." - Andre Gide

Friederike. 27 years of experience in: having interesting conversations or just paying attention. living and enjoying the moment. being spontaneous. making others laugh. being creative. philosophizing. cooking. being interested in other cultures and lifestyles. speaking foreign languages. being curious. down-to-earth. open-minded. streetsmart. hands-on.

PHILOSOPHY

Someday I want to have grandchildren, being proud to tell them what I did in my life and telling them about my experiences.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I recently did a research about Couchsurfing and the motivation of doing it. I met a lot of Couchsurfers and during the interviews I got interested in it.

Interests

Listening to music, running, cooking, photographing, concerts, languages, knitting, reading, yoga, fitness, exploring...

• concerts
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• yoga
• running
• reading
• knitting
• music
• piano
• outdoor activities
• kite surfing
• surfing
• sports
• rock climbing
• teaching
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Amélie, The Chorus, The Intouchables, The Educators, L'Auberge Espagnole, Four Minutes, Milan Kundera, Paolo Coelho, Stieg Larsson, Dr. House, Tatort, Minimal, Electronic Music, Acoustic, Funk.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A semestre in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. Best time of my life.

Teach, Learn, Share

I used to be a piano teacher.

I would love to improve my (beginner-) surf skills, trying some more outdoor sports like climbing or kite surfing, yoga, wine and beer tastings, healthy living.

What I Can Share with Hosts

An evening full of stories, experiences, selfmade food, some whitewine and a good taste of music.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Denmark, France, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Norway, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States