Hello! My name is Kiersten and I am an English teacher living in Vienna! I am very laid back, responsible, and love spending my time outdoors. I studied art history and German in university. I love to paint and draw in my spare time. I have been a lifelong swimmer and still love being active! 😊

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on Couchsurfing to meet new people and encounter new cultures! I love learning and having new experiences.

Interests

Swimming, hiking, running, painting

• arts
• culture
• running
• painting
• drawing
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• swimming
• art history
• history
• film photography
• sustainability
• environmentalism

Music, Movies, and Books

Indie/ alternative Rock. My favorite movie is Inception as well as the Great Gatsby. My favorite author is Ayn Rand and I love her notable work "The Fountainhead."

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ice swimming in the Baltic in Helsinki 😏

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share insight on new things and love discussing different perspectives based on our various backgrounds.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, United States