My name is Melanie and I'm a 26 year old female who is from the United States but is living in Germany with my boyfriend who is German. I am a lover of traveling , reading, writing, painting, music, movies and food. I love to get to know people and have new experiences, even if they make me nervous. I'm willing to try almost anything once.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because I love to travel and also get to know people. I find it much more rewarding going someplace new and interacting with the locals and making friends rather than simply being a tourist.

Interests

- Painting
- Reading
- Music
- Writing
- Traveling
- Movies
- Food

• writing
• dining
• cooking
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• knitting
• painting
• music

Music, Movies, and Books

This is a hard list to make. I read way too much to have a favorite but I just finished reading A Little Life and absolutely adored it. One of my favorite movies is American Beauty and one of my favorite bands is Sigur Rós.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived a year and a half in Florida and spent most of that time living in the woods, building trails, boardwalks, decks and just generally taking care of the forests there.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you to knit, paint and help with English if need be.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can make you food, I love to cook and I'm quite good at it.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States