Hi there! My name is Isabel, or Izzy if you prefer. I started traveling the world with my youth choir in 2010 and since then have dreamed of dropping everything and expatriating to a new country. So that’s what I’ve done!! I’ve lived in Koblenz, Germany since July 2018 while doing an FÖJ (volunteering in sustainability) and now that I’m back in the states I’m in need of adventure. Right now seeking inspiration to live a creative, open, and free life, though at the moment I don’t really know what that means for me! I’d like to spend relaxed time together or if you want let’s go on a hunt for cool spots in the city. I can also be pretty introverted, goes both ways :) ps get ready for puns!!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I find nothing more perfect than a community for travelers that want to meet locals, hosts that want to learn about other cultures, and a warm, welcoming environment that just can't be found everywhere.

Interests

I love the outdoors, healthy plant-based eating (sometimes), journaling, all kinds of music and movies, sustainable living, singing in choirs, interested in getting into more sports and adventure.

• painting
• opera
• hiking
• teaching
• choir
• cooking and baking
• waldorf education

Music, Movies, and Books

music: Punch Brothers, movie scores, traditional American folk and bluegrass, jazz, Feist, classical, EDM, any good song that can be easily associated with driving down a long road at sunset...

movies (there are too many to name): Pride and Prejudice, Room, Jane Eyre, Good Will Hunting, Harry Potter, Dead Poets Society, Atonement, Interstellar, About Time, The Hunger Games (I’ll tell you about a particular obsessive phase I had with THG)

books: also Atonement, Harry Potter, Outlander, The Secret History....

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was spontaneously given a speaking line in a Melissa McCarthy movie and got to act alongside her on my very first day on a movie set! She is so kind, professional, and was basically an acting coach for this young confused background actor.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can tell you all about my hometown and experience learning german for the past year, and I’m interested in your favorite parts of your city, not just what I find online :P

What I Can Share with Hosts

Anything! Plus great conversation especially if you enjoy kind of dorky people :P

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Poland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States