I'm currently visiting the US for 4 months as a visiting PhD student and working on a research project at Stanford University. I'm 27 years old and originally from Austria, studying Chemistry in Denmark.

Since I have had great experiences with couchsurfing in Europe, I would love to connect with the community in California through weekend trips, especially to experience the beautiful nature around.

I am passionate about the outdoors and enjoy climbing, hiking, and snowboarding but I also love the ocean, and swimming, and would like to get more into surfing again.
Personality-wise I am an (extroverted) introvert and enjoy the company of kind and curious minds to exchange ideas about life and travel stories.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet locals, to travel without huge expenses, to experience unique situations

Interests

Science, Rockclimbing, Nature, Hiking, Books, Music, Swimming, Surfing, living simply, contemporary arts, all-year bike-rider, plant-based food, being conscious about the environment and resources

Music, Movies, and Books

I especially enjoy coming of age stories, (for example by Auster or Capus)
Non-fiction books about climate/earth science and love/interpersonal relationships, feminist literature

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A bike-packing trip through Switzerland and France, relying solely on WarmShowers/Couchsurfing and wild camping with my best friends

Teach, Learn, Share

Always open to learn new skills, jokes, dance moves etc.
Love to learn

What I Can Share with Hosts

kindness and stories, helping with house chores, shopping for groceries, cooking plant-based meals

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Austria, Denmark, Portugal