Dreamer. Soil scientist. Geographer. Geoecologist. Environmentalist.

Currently working as a development worker in India on soil-related issues. Before coming to India, I was working with the United Nations FAO in Rome which was one of the best experiences in my life.

Have a look at my Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/s_tephanian/

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I really love that Couchsurfing brings people from different backgrounds together. I met my husband through Couchsurfing!

I like to stay with local people because they know the stories about a place, the best food spots around and I love getting a glimpse of their daily life.

As a surfer, I will bring a host present, cook something vegan/German for you or simply tell you some anecdotes if you want to hear them, share thoughts and a bottle of wine.

Interests

• arts
• photography
• cooking
• organic food
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• environmental studies
• geography
• geology
• science
• nature
• vegetarian food
• dance
• streetart
• reading books
• space
• vegan food
• sustainable living
• urban farming
• soil
• food security
• community gardening
• gaga

Music, Movies, and Books

I like whatever music makes me happy and feels good in the situation.

With books I really need the diversity and variety - so don't ask for a special genre. King, Kafka, Agatha Christie, Orwell. Fiction, non-fiction, autobiographies, poems. Usually, I read at least one paper from a science mag. I also enjoy reading magazines and newspaper articles. M favorite newspaper is the NYT because of the daily crossword puzzle.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Walked 835 km at a stretch from France to Santiago de Compostella in Northern Spain. But that isn't the amazing thing. I did it together with my dad.

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to learn. All.
I can share thoughts, culinary art.
I can teach German, geography, rock identification, being happy.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Switzerland