NOTE: I am not in Atlanta right now, so I cannot accept guests. I am staying with a family in Berlin and more guests are not allowed.

I am a 20-year-old student who loves history, learning new languages, and traveling around the world: especially to places outside the West. I've been to 10 different countries but I'm hoping to increase that number as I travel this summer on study abroad. I can speak English and German (the second one at a uni level).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm looking for other people who might be interested in the same things, like hiking, so I don't have to travel alone. I love sharing food and experiences. Some of the best times in my life have been when I was staying in youth hostels, talking to people. I also think that we gain so much more by staying with people vs staying in hotels: we make friends, share interests and don't spend money!

Interests

I really love indoor pursuits, like reading books in wonderful cafes in corners of Berlin, visiting museums of modern and classical art, seeing beautiful architecture, and eating delicious local food. I also like city things, especially farmers' markets and flea markets. But I've recently started to get into walking, and I'm planning a hiking trip in the Black Forest. I would love to meet people who would like to join me!

In Berlin, I am involved in a group that does activities with migrants, like hiking and job readiness. I am also joining the group blog, so I'll write about how that goes!

• arts
• writing
• architecture
• vegan
• farmers' market
• reading
• hiking
• swimming
• history
• solo travel
• food
• bars
• learning new languages
• german language

Music, Movies, and Books

Indie bands like Cherry Glazerr, 70s folk like Fleetwood Mac, hip-hop like Kendrick Lamar and Earl Sweatshirt.
I like movies with a strong female protagonist: not perfect, not physically strong, but a well-rounded character. I really loved Thelma and Louise, and I really loved the Harry Potter movies and the Hunger Games trilogy for this reason.

The best movie I have watched recently: Get Out. It's a great horror movie that doesn't rely on cliches or gore! I don't even normally like horror movies but I liked this one!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I worked in China for a summer in 2016 without properly knowing the language. I taught English at a primary school and stayed in an apartment with my boss. The weather was usually 35 degrees plus and it rained constantly.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach Chinese phrases, and possibly a lot of things in German or English. I have decent grammar :)
On a less boring note, I have lots of travel advice, having been to a lot of exciting places in China including the western desert and the Tibetan plateau.
I would love to learn survival skills like building a campfire, getting clean water, building a bivouac, etc.
Or if someone could teach me how to ballroom dance, that would be nice.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Crazy stories of traveling, living and working in other countries. I can cook a mean stir fry! I can also offer lots of advice on visiting famous and not-so-famous destinations in any of the countries I've visited.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bahamas, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Mexico, Switzerland, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Germany, United States