I'm Marie (21), currently living in the DC area in Virginia, working as an au pair since Jan 2014. I am staying here until August and then will return to my hometown to study.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think it's more fun getting in touch with people who live wherever my next destination might be, other than staying in a hotel room, where you're just another stranger, next to thousand others. Couchsurfing allows you to actually get to know people and places, because it's so much more personal. You kinda get away from the feeling of being a "tourist".. it gives you an insight-look.

Interests

sports - I love going to the gym! It has become one of my passions within the last years and I plan my days around working out. I like being outsides, playing volleyball, going hiking, biking.. and I'm always down for trying out new sports!

food- cooking fresh and healthy is very important to me, I think it comes along with doing a lot of sports. I like cooking fresh and healthy at home, but also enjoy going out to restaurant with friends a lot!

traveling - I consider myself as very lucky when I'm saying that I've been to many countries with my family or friends over the years. It's an experience none can ever take from you! And I feel like there is always more to explore!

photography - my parents taught me to love photography. I try to bring my camera with me as often as possible to capture life, people and places I am surrounded by.

but besides all of that, I'm usually down to do whatever.. hanging out, going out- I take life as it comes.

• photography
• dining
• cooking
• working out
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• sports
• volleyball
• au-pair

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

going to another country, on my own, without knowing anyone there and making this place my 2nd home.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm an easy person to live with! I like getting to know new people- hear about their life and learn from them as well as I like to share things I have experienced etc.

I can teach you some German if you're patient!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States