Hello! Nice to meet you!! :) I’m Carolin from Munich, Germany!
I’m a very easy going, open-minded person who is curious about the world. I have visited almost 60 countries (I stopped counting) and have done many amazing trips solo-traveling and with friends in smaller groups :)
I love music, grew up with lots of classical music as my parents are professional musicians (clarinetist/conductor). Also, I have played in orchestras and Jazz bands for many years of my life. So usually when I travel I try to go to concerts, it makes me feel at home.
Last year, I started to learn kitesurfing and during COVID I fell in love with roadbiking which I did a lot during my semester abroad in Portugal.
I am also trying to evolve my creative side more, I have been learning pottery for a year already and started renting a studio space to paint more. Maybe I will screw my corporate career at some point and become an artist? Who knows :D

I don't enjoy mass tourism, therefore my mission while traveling is to meet and interact with many locals as this gives me energy and purpose in my journey. I believe that every person I meet can inspire me in some way and teach me something while I can also give back by sharing my opinions and experiences.
Can't wait to meet you all! :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

More authentic and meaningful travel experiences

Interests

• pottery
• music
• jazz
• backpacking
• kite surfing
• volunteering
• roadbike

Music, Movies, and Books

I think I'm the only person in my group of friends who doesn't watch series. The problem is, I get addicted so easily that it would be dangerous to start. And actually I love to live in the moment and create my own stories.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveling 3500 km in the transibiric railway in winter to see frozen lake Baikal

Watching colorful parrots and cute sloths in the trees on the beach in Costa Rica

Teach, Learn, Share

I am happy to give you advice for your future travel plans as I've traveled and seen a lot of the world already. Also, I am an expert for hidden gems in Germany, beautiful and authentic places that not many tourists find in Germany.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Of course I'll be happy to cook for you (I'm a pro in cooking vegetables & summer salads!) and of course I will buy you some beers that we can drink together as a thank you for having me over.
Be prepared for some wild travel stories, but I also enjoy to have deep and meaningful conversations as I'm a very self-reflected and self-aware person.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Portugal, Switzerland