I am a very spontaneous, joyful, open minded person. As a scientist by training and an explorer by heart, I like to dive deeper into things. I enjoy connecting with people, places and nature.

Currently I am studying for my Masters in Marine Biology in Bremen, Germany. During my studies, I met a lovely man named Narad who is now my partner on the journey of life and who is mostly traveling with me now. He's a paper-cutting artist and a philosopher by nature. Besides that, he is very much connected to the Indian culture as he considers India to be his second home.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I hope to meet lovely, interesting, open-minded people who add some flavor to the places along my journeys. I believe I can grasp the atmosphere much better by connecting with the local communities. I travel not just to see some sights, but to get a feeling for how it is living there. No matter who you are or where you live, I am excited to get to know you and experience a little piece of your life. Hopefully I can add a little flavor back to yours as well. :)

Interests

• yoga
• meditation
• music
• hiking
• art
• nature
• farming
• connecting
• botany
• trying new things
• marine ecology
• exploratory cooking

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I saved three lives.

Teach, Learn, Share

Katie: Plant knowledge, marine biology/ecology, yoga, swimming
Narad: Hindi, Indian philosophy, yoga, and papercutting

What I Can Share with Hosts

A lot of crazy stories from my life and research around the world, a lot of giggles and smiles, a charismatic open attitude, and a spirit of adventure. Some nice recipes, or a chance to invent a new recipe of our own with me.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Peru, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

French Polynesia, Germany, Panama, United States