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Overview
About Me
I’m interested in people, why we are so different and equal at the same time, in political sciences and law, nature, sciences, diversity and easily interested in whatever is new. Generally, I’m openminded and openhearted, happy and always up for something sporty or totally new. I love walking, hiking, bicycling, Yoga, dancing, Scuba Diving, jogging and outdoor activities in general. I rarely drink alcohol; food is definitely a great passion!
I also have my contradictions: I feel a bit restless sometimes, keep looking for my passion and what I really wanna do in life, kinda dreamer, but also quite logical and rational. I love to talk, best case over a coffee or a beer and listen to people stories, but I also enjoy the silence, to listen to the nature or to meditate. I can be very shy or outgoing depending on the situation. People always say I’m pretty self confident, but I don’t think so. Another thing I wanna find out during my travels: get to know what I wanna do in life, getting to know me better and love/trust/believe (in) me. I enjoy the simple things in life, but I feel highly attracted to complex things/people/situations as well. I like to make plans, but I’m really good in breaking them - messing up timelines e.g.
“Sometimes you have to loose yourself to find who you are” - Paulo Coelho, Adultery. Backpacking is probably not a bad way of doing it ;)
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
I’m currently living one of my biggest wishes ever - exploring Latin America. After finishing university I decided having like a Gap Year between Bachelors and Masters, so I started doing work & travel in October. I had an amazing time in Colombia, Cuba and Mexico so far, but because I’ve been always volunteering I didn’t see a lot. Then a travel friend told me about Couchsurfing and I just thought that’s it: meeting new people, getting in touch with the culture/food/lifestyle and maybe making friendships and seeing each other again in my town.
Interests
Energy - not just in the ecology/environmental context, but in interpersonal relations.
Books (definitely an avid reader).
Politics, specially Latin American.
Healthy food, but healthiness in general.
Sustainability.
Animals.
Scuba Diving.
Dancing.
Sports in general.
Yoga.
Interested in culture, languages, people stories - tell me what inspires you?
- animals
- salsa dancing
- bachata
- yoga
- traveling
- music
- scuba diving
- sports
- political science
Music, Movies, and Books
I love music! As part of a musician family, I couldn’t imagine a life without music. It helps expressing your feelings when words aren’t enough.
An excerpt from my booklist: The Alchemist, Superintelligence, Construir Pueblo, El Principito, Me Before You, Sapiens, Das Parfum,...
Teach, Learn, Share
Leave your limits behind 🎈
What I Can Share with Hosts
If I‘m back after my travels, I will welcome you with open arms, giving back what traveling and people from all over the world gave me, unconditionally.
Countries I’ve Visited
Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Greece, Haiti, Italy, Mexico, Panama, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey
Countries I’ve Lived In
Austria, Colombia, Mexico