Hey, my name is Finja.
I love traveling and not just exploring the surroundings but also getting to know the culture and people of a place. I really enjoy connecting with others and exchanging ideas.

Right now, I’m still living in Cologne, but I’ll be finishing my bachelor’s degree soon, and I’m not quite sure where I’ll go next. Ideally, I’d love to move to a city with lots of nature nearby, where it’s easy to do outdoor activities—but at the same time, it should have a lively, young community and a left/ alternative scene. I’m a bit nervous about moving from Cologne to a small town in southern Germany and experiencing a conservative-right culture shock.

In March, I’m planning a little city tour through Germany to visit a few places that have been on my mind and get a feel for them in real life. It would be really cool to meet some people along the way—maybe even someone who’d like to show me their favorite spots. These don’t have to be the typical tourist attractions (though they can be, of course), but rather the places, events, and people that make your city special to you. I also love being outdoors, hiking, and climbing, so I don’t necessarily have to spend all my time in the city.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's a beautiful way to get in touch with locals and to meet people from all over the world and of course to get and give free accomodation

Interests

• reading
• hiking
• swimming
• travelling
• meeting people
• climbing
• movienights

Music, Movies, and Books

- Right now I have "Dream in Colour" by Frank Moody on repeat
- Phew, so many books, I love: generally Novels /Fantasy/ Thriller, The Swarm, Walter Moers Books, Das Geheimnis der Dior Kleider
- Lord of the rings, ansonsten Filmbiografien oder Filme, die auf wahren Begebenheiten beruhen

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

SailingTrip for 2 weeks, Whales bubblefeeding just a few meters away from the boat, connecting with beautiful people while traveling

Teach, Learn, Share

"Always look on the bright side of life" (dadamdadamdadamdadam)
Monty Python

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good food, conversations, my time, my couch/ or a spot on my floor.

Unfortunately my flat is so tiny that I don't have a lot capacity to host anyone for several days.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Croatia, France, Israel, Italy, Laos, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Palestine, Serbia, Spain, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Germany