Hi, I am Louisa! ☀️

I currently live and study in Heidelberg, Germany. I am the happiest when I am hiking, especially in the mountains. I think there is no better way of feeling "tired" than after a whole day out in the nature and with lofts of fresh air. I like to go swimming in the mornings and I am delighted at any occasion to go ice bathing. Cinnamon buns and waffles warm my heart, that is why I try to make them as often as possible. In addition to my studies of political science and geography, I am very active in the field of peace education and political education. I have taught karate to children and teenagers for many years and have a black belt myself - if you would like to learn some self-defense techniques, I'd be happy to do so.

I am grateful for the possibility to explore all the beautiful places. Last year I spent a couple of months in Sweden through my studies and was fortunate to explore all the beautiful landscapes. But I love coming back home too - best thing is, spending time with my family and loved ones, and sit down for a coffee in my favourite café.

Warum ich bei Couchsurfing bin

I started with couchsurfing because I believe there is no better thing in mind growing and self development than meeting new people with different mindsets, different experiences and from different backgrounds with open hearts.
There is a South African philosophy - “ubuntu” - it means that there is connection between all of us and the aim should be to live respectfully, generously and lovingly with one-another - and not in isolation, just for ourselves.
I would like to get to know you, the person sitting in front of me, your home, your country, your culture, your thoughts about life, even when there are only a couple of minutes/hours together.

Interessen

• festivals
• gardening
• hiking
• geography
• mountains
• nature
• sustainability
• vegetarian food
• plants
• karate
• botanical gardens
• donkeys
• urban gardening
• bouldern
• political activism

Musik, Filme und Bücher

Music: ranging from music from Jeremy Loops, Giant Rooks, Vance Joy (indie/folk) to Black M, Black Sherif, Bombino (french rap / afrobeats).
Books: Way of a Peaceful Warrior, Sprache und Sein
Movies: Disney and Pixar movies! And I love scenic movies with breathtaking shots from landscapes and nature.

Eine tolle Erfahrung, die ich gemacht habe

Besides bungee jumping at Tsitsikama National Park and enjoy living in Cape Town with all its diversities, I deeply enjoyed exploring the northern countries in Europe: Studying in Stockholm, travelling through Norway by train, Workaway in Bergen, and definitely experiencing northern lights on Lofoten islands, Norway, and near Inari, Finland.

Lehren, lernen, teilen

I can teach you karate or self-defence, some DIY work, how to make delicious cakes, and german if you want to learn it.

I would love to learn more craft-related things and I am always interested in local (veg.) dishes!
Some day I wanna learn how the paraglide :D

Länder, die ich besucht habe

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United States

Länder, in denen ich gelebt habe

Germany, South Africa, Sweden