I travelled as much as I could in my twenties - spent a year Down Under (working holiday) and another one in Japan (student exchange). Now I am somewhat settling down, but I still want to meet new people so I don't lose sight of the wonderful world that is out there!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have traveled alone a lot. In my 20s I usually stayed in hostels. At one point in 2009 I was stranded in Hokkaido, running out of cash, no access to my bank account, and sick with the flu, when an incredibly nice, generous and open-minded French family took me in. They happened to be traveling in the same area as I and invited me on their trips, which enriched my travelling experience in an invaluable way. I will never forget their generosity, and I promised them that I would pass on to others what I had received from them. That is why I am here!

Interests

Singing, traveling, horse back riding, dancing, and my newest hobby: playing the celtic harp :-)
Apart from that, I am a lover of Japanese culture, which is why I studied Japanese and am now working at a Japanese company where I can use and improve my language skills every day.

• culture
• singing
• dancing
• cocktails
• traveling
• ecology
• food
• australia
• japan
• harp
• new zealand
• musicals
• horseriding
• united states
• united kingdom
• bungy jumping

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy a wide range of music, depending a little on my mood, but it is mostly acoustic music with singalong potential.

When it comes to TV I like shows of the fantasy genre, and drama. I'm also a fan of musicals, cross-dressing comedies and dystopian science fiction movies. I do enjoy a good thriller, but I hate horror movies!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Skydive AND bungy jump in New Zealand! The parachute flight made me sick, but I would go bungy jumping again anytime :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, laughs and German chocolate ;-)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Denmark, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Russian Federation, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Germany, Japan, New Zealand