I'm a former geologist now working in sustainability science / science communication. I moved to Berlin for my PhD and never left. :-) I like most things outdoors, reading, baking, cycling, looking for [edible] mushrooms, talking about politics, current events, and history, going to museums, occasionally photography, and warm beverages. I'm not vegetarian, but I don't cook meat at home (and would prefer you don't). I'm queer and happy to host people from anywhere on the gender spectrum.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy meeting new people from different countries and cultures. And it's always a problem if you're baking but nobody is around to feed baked goods to.

Interests

• cats
• dogs
• books
• folklore
• cooking
• beer
• coffee
• baking
• gardening
• reading
• podcasts
• classical music
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• earth science
• geology
• history
• science
• art
• mythology
• tea
• trekking
• sustainability
• archaeology
• science fiction
• feminism
• radio
• queer
• maps
• novels
• foraging
• non-fiction
• lgbtqia
• xena
• science communication
• sad indie bands
• long-distance treks/hikes

Music, Movies, and Books

Bands like Belle & Sebastian, Saint Etienne, The Kinks, The New Pornographers, The Apples in Stereo, Neutral Milk Hotel, Paul Simon, They Might Be Giants, The Zombies, Dr. Dog, Magnetic Fields, Rilo Kiley. I also like going to jazz clubs (Zig Zag!), the philharmonic, and sometimes even the opera.

I also like books(!) and movies. More coming soon.

Teach, Learn, Share

Lots of coffee and tea to share. Sometimes cake.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Georgia, Greece, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States