— living in Vila do Bispo, Portugal till dec 21 and then traveling in surfing around there in a van —

Hello people! I'm Marlene, living actually in beautiful Berlin, but traveling here and then - as much as I can - around the world. I’m eager for everything I don’t know or I haven’t experienced. I’m very open minded, loving the fact that everyone is different and so interested in everything this world has to offer.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

While traveling, I prefer to get to know people, who actually live in the places I visit, so they can show me their world, their culture and their way of life, in return I like to share my own stories, cook for my hosts and if anyone wants it, teach a language.

Interests

I’m a city girl, yet I love being outside and nature gives me more energy than most things. I really discovered that I love cooking, as there is nothing more amazing than food. I always got a book somewhere close, although right now I’m reading less than normally - while traveling there is simply too much around me. I am highly interested in politics and talks about it. I love fotography with my Minox GT35 and I often go bouldering. I got into surfing in 2020 and I really love it.

• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• surfing
• languages
• beaches
• learning new things
• learning
• experience

Music, Movies, and Books

I’m a huge reader, - right now my fav authors would be T.C Boyle, Paul Auster, Isabell Allende, Jane Austen

I’m a lot into techno when I go party, but I mostly listen to Indie Rock, Hispanic Music and a bunch of different interprets and songs I cant define

Movies: into the wild - kill bill vol.1&2- snatch - catch me if you can

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hike in the Andes close to Cusco for a week up till 5000m high without a guide or following a path, carrying all we need on our backs

Teach, Learn, Share

Languages are my passion, as I’m half Spanish - half German, we’ve always had more than one language at home - I love to learn languages, but I’m also very good at teaching them.

I love to listen to other people’s stories and share my own, not only about traveling, but also about their lives, opinions and experiences.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Sharing stories, cooking delicious meals, having good times, learning languages, giving each other new inspiration and making friends around the world.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Germany, Spain