CURRENT MISSION Travelling, meeting new people and getting to know New Zealand! ABOUT ME I am originally from Switzerland but grew up in the Caribbean. I am currently living in Wellington and training to become a film editor and I am a mummy to a beautiful little boy. I love to dance, listen to music, meet new ppl and learn about their culture and who they are as people, I love the ocean and seing the natural beauty of the world. PHILOSOPHY Do what makes you happy It's not the location, it's the people you encounter that make it special HOSTING: You need a minimum of 3 references from other hosts/surfers who are either verified or have references themselves. I do not host first time surfers as a rule. Please do not request if you have no references.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Travelling and meeting new people is a passion of mine. I’ve used Couchsurfing a lot a few years back and I couchsurfed in most countries I’ve travelled to and it’s been the most humbling experience to be taken in by someone you just met and into their most intimate setting: their home. I’ve appreciated every experience! I’ve also hosted a few times myself when I had the chance and have met such interesting and appreciative people. I just love it :)

Possibly able to host once in a while.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Cabo de Palos, Spain with Alfonsho Innsbruck, Austria with AndrewSalzburg, Austria with HughKesswil, Switzerland with StefanFlims, Switzerland with MarkusChur, Switzerland with Sebi, Snake and AlfieMiami, USA with JeremiahClermont-Ferrand, France with Gaspard and MaximeAnglet, France with ZsofiaPorto, Portugal with JoaoLeon, France with OlivierMaastricht, NL with FelixDen Haag, NL with Inaki (R4L exchange)
Basel, Switzerland with Fanny
Montbeliard, France with Yvonne, Sarah and Terryl
Besancon, France with Hannah
Guadelajara, Mexico with Laura

Interests

• animals
• fish
• books
• design
• beauty
• dancing
• dining
• wine
• bbq
• partying
• drinking
• gardening
• movies
• traveling
• socializing
• painting
• music
• fishing
• surfing
• snowboarding
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

I love all kinds of music.. I used to listen to a lot of rap, 90s and old school as well as reggae and dancehall, had an alternative rock phase and now more into electro, jazz and just really love mellow good vibe kind of music... don’t really know how to put a genre to it as music has just gone in so many different directions! I’m a total film and tv series buff.. I love going to the movies! Whether it’s a compelling drama, adrenaline filled thriller or Disney movie.. I love them all. I worked in the film industry and planning on becoming an editor so movies are my future :) I’d love to read more books! Recommendations or book trades highly welcomed :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Surfing in Mexico, partying in Mexico City
Discovering the crazy side of Berlin - techno underground scene
Snorkelling in the Caribbean, playing with stingrays and sharks
Snowboarding in Austria and Switzerland
Lived in Paradise - Cayman Islands and the Bahamas
Hitch-hiked from France to Portugal and back.
Biked across France from Switzerland - 100km on the first day over a mountain - felt that for the rest of the week ^^ - no plan, just ride
Meeting people from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds

Teach, Learn, Share

I can make you the best Guacamole and teach you how to make real Mexican Ceviche. I can teach you a bit about film editing (learning myself), I can teach you how to ride a snowboard properly, I can tell you what you need to do / see in Berlin and Zürich and Welly.

I can give you tips on hitch hiking, I can share a bottle of wine or beer, share travel stories and make you a coffee in the morning, I can teach you a bit of German or Swiss German, teach you how to drive a stick shift or go on a hike and just share in the beauty of nature!

I want to learn to fish, to ride a motorbike, I want to learn more about sustainable living and gardening, I want to design and create / upcycle my own furniture. I want to learn how to paint and make old ugly things pretty again :)

I would love to learn how to restore an old car :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories from my travels, insider tips on the places I’ve been to, a good laugh!

Some of my best travel memories are from sleeping on someone’s couch and getting all the insider tips from the locals.. I’ve built friendships through Couchsurfing as well as made beautiful travel experiences :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Jamaica, Netherlands, Nicaragua

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, France, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

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