Hello there, I'm Kellen!
I was born and raised in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado but have been living and working in Germany for the last 2 years. Since graduating , I have been teaching English and Art at a German elementary school.
I would describe myself as easy going, creative, open, independent, curious, caring and animal/nature loving person.
My hobbies include art, music, fashion, nature, reading, learning, traveling, bike riding, hiking, cooking traveling and learning about new cultures and making new friends.. I look forward to meeting you!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Hoping to travel in a way that lets me connect with the people and culture and hidden gems I would have otherwise missed! And of course to travel on a budget

Interests

• animals
• dogs
• arts
• culture
• books
• design
• street art
• yoga
• gardening
• music
• live music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• languages
• mountains
• nature
• bike riding
• vegetarian cooking
• vegan cooking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Paul Simon, Angel Olsen, Animal Collective to name a few current favorites but overall
Rock, experimental, Folk, jazz, bossa nova, ambient...

Movies: Amelie, Willy Wonka (with Gene Wilder!) , Edward Scissorhands, Spirited Away (and all other Ghibli films)

Books: Jitterbug Perfume, Siddhartha, The Wirld According to Garp, The Invisible Man, and of course Harry Potter

Teach, Learn, Share

Experience with teaching English and Art and happy to share my knowledge! Always looking to learn and hear new perspectives.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Yummy vegetarian meals, art, music, stories and a smile :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, England, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States