PHILOSOPHY

I want to see as much of the world as I can, meet people who will inspire my way of thinking in a new direction, pursue knowledge, and make a positive impact.

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I love traveling, meeting new people, and learning about different cultures. I graduated with a BA in design and photography, and have spent the last few years working as a freelance wedding photographer. Traveling is so important to me, because every time it opens my mind to world of new ideas and ways of thinking. Exploring a new city with locals, and getting to experience those off-the-beaten-path places (whether it be local markets or hidden beaches) - those are my favorite.

I grew up in Munich, Germany, but have lived in the US for half my life as well. With a German father and an American mother, I can identify with both cultures and am still searching for a place that I call home.

At the start of 2015 I embarked on a journey to Nepal to live with a local family in Kathmandu, photograph, and learn everything I can about the Nepali culture. I can't wait to discover everything this fascinating country has to offer..

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My experiences through Couchsurfing:

-Couchsurfing in Istanbul for 6 days, cooking German and Turkish dinners, exchanging stories, and meeting so many amazing people

-Couchsurfing with wonderful Italian hosts on a rooftop in Zürich

-Schnitzel cooking and whiskey drinking nights with Munich couchsurfing ambassador Michael Schrek and meeting couchsurfers from around the world

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Interests

Photography, Cooking, Cultural Discovery, Design, Learning, Hiking, Tennis, Exploring, Trying new things..

• culture
• design
• photography
• cooking
• drinking
• traveling
• socializing
• hiking
• camping
• freelancing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Alt-J, Yann Tiersen, The National, Björk, Beirut, Cocorosie, Coldplay, Beach House, Edith Piaf, Enya, anything folk inspired. I'm open to any kind of music, and would love to hear something new!
Books: Night, The Glass Castle, The Book Thief, 1984, It's What I Do: A Photographer's Life of Love and War
Movies: A Beautiful Mind, Call Me By Your Name, Amelie, Into the Wild, The Pursuit of Happyness, Lost in Translation

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Paragliding over the Himalayas in Nepal

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Guatemala, Iceland, India, Italy, Mexico, Nepal, San Marino, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Nepal, United States