I live in Salzwedel, a small pretty town in the Region Altmark. It’s quite flat here, very different from the landscapes in Switzerland where I come from, but I like it. It’s also one of the most sparsely populated areas in Germany. I like it too, because it means lots of wide spaces, fields, nature and quiet towns and villages. It suits well to me, as I am quiet myself and don’t like loud noise, crowds and fuss. I love meeting friends and new people but preferably not in a big group.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love both hosting and surfing. It’s a wonderful way of traveling because through the contact with locals you learn so much more about the place you stay and get some of the local feeling. And when you host it’s like traveling while staying at home, because you can listen to all the travel stories of your host. Until now I had only good experiences. Each time I find it magical how fast you get the feeling that you already know each other for ages! But I would also find it ok if someone just needs a couch for the night and doesn’t want to interact much.

Interests

I like being outside and look and listen at birds (I can recognize most common birds through their singing), identify wild plants (especially the edible ones) and walk in the nature. I also like being at home with a coffee and read a book. I love cooking, especially vegetarian and vegan dishes, and baking things with lots of chocolate. I like sharing experiences of life and travel.
I can't play any instrument but I love singing, I sing in a choir many different kind of music.

• animals
• birds
• books
• singing
• environment
• cooking
• chocolate
• baking
• gardening
• traveling
• drawing
• agriculture
• languages
• volunteering
• nature
• permaculture
• sustainable living
• birdwatching

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greenland, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Iceland, Nepal, Switzerland

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