I would describe myself as an open-minded, curious, adventurous and honest person. I love to be active and discover new and interesting things all the time. My friends say that I can never stay calm and have sometimes too much energy. I'm always interested in expanding my knowledge and making new friends around the world. If this happens and we establish a true bond I might as well visit you a second and a third time ... :D because I love to return to places that became dear to my heart.

For some years I encounter myself as well on a spiritual journey and I strive to become the best version of myself.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing makes you more knowledgeable, wise and humble facing the diversity of lives and living arrangements in this world. Plus, both surfing and hosting is great fun.

Besides that I also conducted a little university research in my anthropology class concerning the reciprocity in the surfer-host-relation.

My life goal: Promoting and contributing to the good in the world through small interactions.

Interests

sports: all kind of dancing (Oriental, Salsa, Bachata, Zumba, free dancing), volleyball, Capoeira, running, hiking, Yoga
spiritualism: Yoga, meditation, writing diary, Sufism, chanting
food: vegan & vegetarian lifestyle, Oriental food
culture: big fan of festivals of every kind, theatre, live music, art, literature, I initiated a monthly discussion group in my town
nature: because it´s the best we have, forest bathing and swimming naked in a river or lake is a pure pleasure

and since I love dancing I also enjoy a good party :)

• arts
• culture
• writing
• literature
• concerts
• festivals
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• environment
• yoga
• partying
• sports
• anthropology
• teaching
• languages
• mountains
• tantra

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: pretty much everything, Indie Rock, Electronic, Reggae, Reggaeton, Salsa, Bachata, Oriental, Medicine Songs for instance Jarabe de Palo, Manu Chao, Bomba Estereo, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bukahara, The Kooks, Beirut, Billy Talent, Shakira, Romeo Santos, Khruangbin, Nicola Cruz, and many more

Books: all kind of novels, for instance "Shantaram"

Movies: Independent and regionally produced movies rather than Hollywood. I love cinema

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

At each single journey I experienced fantastic moments for example:

- participating in a Shamanic ritual in the Amazonia of Colombia
- spending one week on a rainbow gathering in the North of Sweden close fo the Arctic circle
- working one month on the most beautiful organic farm in Ecuador
- meeting a Spanish pilgrim in the Basque country and being part of a mystical, magical moment of forgiving
- experiencing the Morrocan desert
- hiking in the Andes and experiencing complete silence
- crossing the Alpes by foot (but one day I took the bus :D)

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to learn things so if you would like to teach me something- go ahead. But unfortunately I am a bad Salsa teacher, so please don´t ask for this... :)
Working as a German teacher I can teach you my mother tongue though with pleasure and heart!
As a Hatha yoga teacher I can also show you some of my favorite elements of yoga. I would love to learn more of other yoga styles like Ashtanga and Yin - and I want to play more songs on the Ukulele…

What I Can Share with Hosts

cooking a vegetarian meal, doing some Hatha yoga together and some good stories and positive energy :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Colombia, Croatia, Egypt, France, Georgia, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ecuador, Germany, Lebanon, Spain