Hi everyone! I am new to couch surfing (although I have had an account for some time) and much looking forward to new experiences with open humans. I studied Animal Science in California, and did my Master's in Agriculture Science in Bonn, Germany. I am hoping to expand on the idea of conserving our world with small but conscience, genuine steps. For now I am enjoying life one day at a time, savoring every moment and constantly learning.

I am often described as a passionate and affectionate people-person who feeds off social connection, although I do love time to myself and getting deeply lost in listening to music, art, physical activity, nature, reading, podcasts, videos.

I am a bit obsessed with Mother Nature's creations, the great outdoors and human expression. I love to get exhausted, preferably through hiking, running, swimming, biking and lest not forget dancing at until sunrise. But I am quite dynamic and can chill comfortably with a good book, paints, cooking spicy concoctions in the kitchen, stretching and doing yoga, massage, and floating around somewhere in the sunshine. A jack-of-all trades ;)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love exchanges with new people...
And I believe that it can help achieve a 360º orientation on life.

Interests

*In no particular order :-)

• animals
• cooking
• wine
• vegetarian
• massage therapy
• politics
• traveling
• painting
• minimalism
• alternative music
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• swimming
• environmental studies
• psychology
• nature
• freedom
• underground culture
• cosmos
• plants
• freediving
• craft beer
• mindfulness
• watersports
• love
• meeting new people
• veganism
• sustainable development
• smiling
• conservation
• natural medicine
• deep house
• philosphy
• natural sciences
• medicinal plants
• zen buddhism
• sustainable agriculture
• balance
• human connection
• wholesome fun

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: heaps...truly a bit of everything, but currently I am quite into organic electronic, minimal techno, afro-house, indie folk, and lots of world music. We can dive into many realms! I am always on the hunt for new experimental sounds.

Books/Philosophy: Alan Watts, Kerouac, Carl Jung, Aldous Huxley, Immanuel Kant, Henry Miller..I have gained recent interest in these authors and I really enjoy learning about the human psyche, philosophy, and nature.

Some other recent reads: Earth Matters, Eating Animals, The God Species, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, The Sixth Extinction, Forks over Knifes

I prefer documentaries and watching things in German :D

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveling on a boat on the east coast of Australia for 3 months.
Backpacking in the Himalayas and summiting the Mardi Himel base Camp at 4,500m.
Moving to Europe and probably not returning to my home country..even though it is quite lovely!

Teach, Learn, Share

There is lots!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Warmth, energy, conversation, adventure, happiness!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Montenegro, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Slovenia, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Germany, Switzerland, United States