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Overview

  • 42 references 34 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, French, German, Spanish; learning Arabic, Dutch
  • 35, Female
  • Member since 2008
  • PhD in urban sociology/geography
  • No education listed
  • From Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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About Me

I am not using Couchsurfing anymore because I disagree with its commercialisation. Such projects only make sens to me if they're based upon hospitality, mutual aid and cultural exchange. Time to move on to Be Welcome...

CURRENT MISSION

happy without mission

ABOUT ME

I guess I am quite uncomplicated and curious, I like to get to know new people, their stories and their ideas. I like to learn!

Currently I'm a PhD student (urban sociology/geography) in Brussels.

PHILOSOPHY

Epicureanism

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

offered and surfed couches, and - most important - made friends ! Quite a few people I initially met on Couchsurfing became true friends and part of my life.
I also try to spread the word of course !

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have traveled to many countries using couchsurfing and met the most interesting people this way.. the journeys wouldn't have been the same without CS. Generally Couchsurfing allowed me to meet the most hospitable and generous people I've ever known, I'm very grateful for all the things I could learn and experience this way.

Interests

listening to stories, occasionally to music too, learning

  • chocolate
  • music
  • geography
  • sociology

What I Can Share with Hosts

I could bring some chocolate to your home :-)

Countries I’ve Visited

Benin, Cuba, Czech Republic, Egypt, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Mexico, Palestine, Slovenia, Sweden, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, France, Germany, Spain

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