Hi, I’m Anja, 32 years old. At home I have a sweet dachshund mix named Tilda (she doesn’t always travel with me). I’m a poetry artist with a passion for making the world a little brighter every day – sometimes through small steps, sometimes with bigger visions.

I’ve explored much of Europe already and love discovering new places, especially through hiking and enjoying wide, open landscapes

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I usually travel low-budget because I want to connect with people and cultures in a genuine way, not just stick to tourist programs. For me, the most meaningful moments happen when you share everyday life with locals.

Interests

I love most the slow days, when there is enough time to look at things and people in depth. To photograph whatever catches my eye and to write about what it stirs within me. In nature I recharge, and while hiking I follow the wide horizon. Dancing, I experience the world—and myself—more vividly and in brighter colors.

• writing
• poetry
• photography
• dancing
• yoga
• meditation
• reading
• traveling
• contact improvisation
• poetry slams

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Bon Iver, Lauryn Hill & a lot more
Books: On Connection (Kae Tempest) / Mornings in Jenin (Susan Abulhawa) / THE ARTIST'S WAY (Julia Cameron)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- White-water rafting in Sacramento area
- Portuguese Camino
- two months traveling through Italy
- exploring the stunning nature of Iceland

Teach, Learn, Share

- Journaling as a tool for self-exploration and self-care
- Intuitive dancing – moving freely and connecting with your body

What I Can Share with Hosts

poetry, journaling skills, travel memories and some german skills :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Croatia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany