Hey guys!

We are Sarah and Philipp from Austria. Since the beginning of September we’re doing what we’ve been dreaming for the last years: exploring the world while travelling. Our plan is to see India, South East Asia and New Zealand (but you never know, plans can change of course :) ). We started in India (Amritsar) and currently we’re in the south of India.
Sarah: I am originally from a small town in Upper Austria (close to Linz). I was studying Russian and Sign Language in Graz. After that, I decided to move to Vienna, where I worked in an agency for event management and promotion.
Philipp: I was born and raised in Carinthia (close to Italy). After I finished school I went to Vienna to study tourism and event management. I worked in the same agency as Sarah, where we met each other and fell in love :)

We both love travelling and last year we did some small journeys, like a roadtrip through Portugal, sightseeing in Rome and Hamburg and hiking in Switzerland. But we thought travelling through Europe is something, what we can do when we’re old and lazy as well, haha. That’s why we decided to save our money, quit the job and pack our backpack! Hello world! :)

Por que estou no Couchsurfing?

On the 1st of September our biggest adventure started: a world travel. We’ll travel around India, South East Asia and New Zealand, but we’re happy and open for every idea or tip concerning cities or some beautiful places which aren’t on our “list”.

For us, travelling is not only seeing new places or running through a city for sightseeing. We really want to get into it, we want to meet local people, we want to explore the local cuisine and get to know the different cultures and traditions. We would be happy meeting interesting and open minded people from every part of the world. People, who could turn into a good friends.

When some foreign friends visiting us in Austria, we always love to show them our special places, which you probably can’t find in the guidebook. It’s always nice to avoid the touristic places and going to your favourite restaurants, bars, cafés instead. That’s also one reason, why we’d love to stay with YOU in YOUR city and get to know not only you, but also your favourite places :)

Interesses

• books
• cooking
• yoga
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• football
• sport
• meeting people

Músicas, Filmes e Livros

Sarah: Except for metal and psytrance, I love every kind of music. It depends on the situation: when I’m in the dance mood I like 90s or deep house, when I’m reading or chilling I like alternative, soul or acoustic songs. I’m always happy to find new songs/bands/DJ’s, that’s why I love the invention Shazam :)
And I adoooore books! Also here my topics and genres vary: I’m interested in so many things, like fiction, biographies, travel or mentor books. At the moment I’m reading a book about mindfulness, calmness and happiness.
Philipp: I nearly like every kind of music, as Sarah it depends on my mood. But I mostly prefer chilled music (unplugged covers!). When it comes to books and movies, I love thriller and crime.

Uma Coisa Incrível que Eu Fiz

At the start of our journey we went to Leh, which is in the northern part of India and in the middle of the Himalayas. With the people we met, we decided to do a 5 day trek through the Marka Valley. To be honest, we love hiking, but we never did it more than one day. Also we have to admit, that the only thing we had has been hiking boots – no proper hiking clothes or warm clothes. But how do the kids say nowadays: #yolo, haha!
On the trek we started at 3.300 metres and walked up to a pass on 5.290 metres. During these 5 days we had to struggle with altitude, with our ability of hiking, with breathing. I felt every muscle in my body! It was definitely the most exhausting, but at the same time the most incredible thing we’ve done in our life. To stand on the top of the mountain, seeing the landscape and knowing that you've made it, is the best feeling in the world! We are still so proud of us, that despite the struggles and feeling of “fuck everything in the world, I can’t do it” we made it :)

Ensine, Aprenda, Compartilhe

Cooking, of course! Currently I've started with yoga, so maybe I can share my passion with you :)

O Que Posso Compartilhar com Anfitriões

A lot! As we’re already travelling for 2 months, we can share so many funny, interesting, unique stories with you! Also cooking is one of our favourite things to do and we’re really good in it :) We’d love to cook together with you (some local food?) or – even better for you :) - we’d love to cook for you (Austrian food or whatever you like)!
We’re sure we’ll have good times, no matter if we’re doing yoga or cooking together, or going to see beautiful places! :)

Países que Visitei

Croatia, Czech Republic, England, Germany, India, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States

Países em que Morei

Austria