I am Sarah, 29, from Germany (near Cologne). I am a digital nomad with my own company and work as a freelance copywriter and photographer. I usually travel several months a year by working on the road. Time is much more important to me than money. I don't need much to be happy and I got rid of many possessions I had when I was younger. The most important things in life are not the ones you can buy.

In 2017 I traveled the entire USA alone for 4 months. That's when I got into couchsurfing. I made marvellous experiences, many friends and even met my fiancé here! Isn't life wonderful!?

What I love: TRAVELING, music (blues, rock, acoustic singer-songwriter stuff, jazz), photography, writing, art, culture, nature, hiking, playing the guitar, painting, reading, the seaside, cats and red wine.

I'm open-minded, very laid-back, respectful, curious, communicative and fun!
BUT: If you make it complicated for me to get to your place to simply stay there (hiding your adress until 5 mins before my arrival or telling me to wait at McDonalds until midnight or locking my belongings without handing me a key or telling me before - what unfortunately all happend to me), then be honest and decline my request.

In any other case: I will treat your home like my own - with respect and love. I promise a lot of fun, good conversations, inspiraton and a helping hand if needed.

My philosophy in life: Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do!

Places I have been to so far:
New York City, Washington DC, Niagara Falls, Chicago, the entire Route 66, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Yellowstone, a bunch of National Parks in Utah and Arizona, Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Amsterdam, Brussels, Budapest, Copenhagen, Dublin, the West Coast of Ireland, Berlin, Hamburg, London, Prague, Vienna, Lisbon, Paris, Marseille, Andalusia, Cote d'Azur, the Canaries, Normandy, Rome, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Naples and Tuscany.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm NOT looking for a cheap place to stay! I am looking for interesting people with stories to tell, adventures to share and experiences to make. I would love to explore your hometown area with you, to have meaningful conversations, fun and just a great exchange of travel spirits!

Interests

• cats
• arts
• culture
• writing
• photography
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• hiking
• nature
• flea markets
• nature walks
• rock'n'roll
• vinyl records

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Acoustic Singer-Songwriter-Music mostly from the 50s to the 80s.

Movies: Into the Wild, Forrest Gump, American Beauty, Good Will Hunting, Amélie, The Bucket List, The Great Gatsby, Butterfly Effect, Rain Man, Donnie Darko, Schindler's List, The Life of the Others, Indiana Jones, Star Trek, Back to the Future, Interstellar, The Day After Tomorrow, 2012, White House Down

Books: Quicksand (Henning Mankell), The Alchemist (Paulo Coelho), Into the Wild (Jon Krakauer), Couchsurfing im Iran (Stephan Orth), Dead Poets Society (Nancy H. Kleinbaum)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveling the USA from East Coast to West Coast and back to East Coast in 2017 all by myself in a car for 4 months.

Teach, Learn, Share

Guitar
Piano
Photography Skills
Writing Skills
Home Improvement Skills
German Recipes
German Language
Travel Experience
Courage & Inspiration

What I Can Share with Hosts

Fun stories about my alternative lifestyle and trips
Tips for working as a digital nomad
Home improvement skills
Cooking
Knowledge about photography, social media and writing

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany