UPDATE 7/2018
Couchsurfing when having a long haired cat is way different than without a cat... which means I dont host so offen as in the beginning. Cats dont like to be stressed too much, and he is my zen master. So he, Pablo, is highly taken into consideration. As for now, I prefer hosting one person a time. What I have never mentioned, yet it important to mention: my appartment has no airco and during summer it gets realy very hot here in Lugano. Just thought you should be aware. This also plays a role in not accepting more than one traveller at a time for now. In the end I guess we all sleep better. It is very much appreciated if you dont snore... I dont fall asleep immediatly, and snoring means I stay wake most of the time. Which is quite a bummer im the end.

HI EVERYONE: make sure you take time to read my profile ☺️ I will not answer requests, if not done so. Pls evoid sending msg's only " to chat" as a simply dont have the time for this. I check the mail purely for request 😃😎
I have a sweet cat now, so if you have a cat allergy or don't like them, you might consider looking for another host.

I'm in this adventure for the sake of enjoying each others company, chill over a drink and/or dinner. Getting to know people from all over the world.

There are bars/restaurants (all with free wifi) supermarkets/bus stops in the area within a 5' walk.

Dutch/South African , living in the Italian Swiss since 1991. I've lived for 7 yrs. in South Africa, 17 in the Netherlands. I make a living as a sports physiotherapist, and I'm about to finish my studies to become an medical athletic trainer.

Love sports. travelling, and this adventure of coach traveling. Looking forward to meet new people from all over the world. Taken interest in a healthy life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

6/2015

Started this adventure in 6/2015. Offering a shared public room with two couches, and space for an extra airbed: it can get crowdy, depending on how many people are staying the night, coz my place is small.. If I host you, you could meet other surfers at my place too: I like the idea of creating a place to meet, a little melting pot of different nationalities, as could happen when travelling. I prefer travelers, with whom I can share some time, socializing. See for yourself, if this is the kind of host you are looking for. Check out the pictures to get an idea of the vibes. I will try to update regularly.. Please mention "South Africa" in your request, so I know you've read my profile. ,..I have had times, where I hosted almost daily, and offen more than 1 person (offen up to 4 people. So lets keep this available for many people,: freeloaders arent welcome:.... it's definitly
not about sponsoring your travel..

Curious about who will cross my path .... :D

Interests

Sports, healthy foods and lifestyle, meditation/mindfulness, traveling,, the wellbeing of our living planet and the safety of children, the fragile and animals. My job (which is more than a hobby than work to me coz its my passion).
Meeting people from all over the world who share same interests.

• dining
• wine
• meditation
• traveling
• socializing
• sports
• learning new things
• healthy lifestyle
• good conversation
• awareness
• awakening
• spiritual growth
• consiousness
• going down the rabbit hole

Music, Movies, and Books

...guitar music, Santana...and many many others.
Meditation music / healing music

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Worked for 3 months in Egypt as a student in Physiotherapy and traveled the country while I was there.
Had a very amazing vacation in Peru last year, and did my first 6000 mtr summit, camped in a tent at 5200 mtr...
Travelled as a single to the Middle East and came back as a married woman to a very hansom and sweet Arab guy...true story !!! Nope, wasn't really planned, but then, that seems to be a recurrent pattern in my life..not planning amazing experiences :D
Adopted a stray cat some years ago....most gorgeous thing that happened to me..

Teach, Learn, Share

I share my home with you, enjoy doing grocery shopping and preparing dinner together (like in the olden days when I was a student), and having interesting conversations about what's going on in the world....

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can help with house chores, invite you back or cook something, share any advice which relates to my job/hobby, share any of my experiences/stories of my life so far

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Egypt, Netherlands, South Africa, Switzerland