Hi, my name is Kathi! I'm a 19 year old German girl.
After my A levels I decided to take a year off and visit the world because there is so much to experience. I lived in Milan (Italy) to learn Italian and to be part of the Italian lifestyle which is much more relaxed than the German one. It was absolutely amazing and I enjoy thinking back to this time every single day.
When I returned to Germany I started working for a local bakery as I love cake and pastries a lot.
I would describe myself as an open-minded, funny and interested person.
I am animal-loving and it drives me mad when animals are treated badly or their natural habitat gets destroyed by people without thinking about the consequences. I had two cute bunnies when I was in primary school but I don't have a pet at the moment.
I'm vegetarian but not complicated with food (and I don't try to convince others...)
I love being outside - skiing/snowboarding in winter and hiking & picnics in summer.
I will start studying 'International Relations' in October - so lets start building international relations via couchsurfing now :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I met a group of couchsurfers in a bar in Milan and got in contact with them. Those guys were fun and they told me about the concept of couchsurfing. It sounded so great that I decided to join the community to meet new people and get to know other cultures all around the world. I absolutely love traveling and getting to know different cultures and lifestyles. Now I'm really looking forward to my first couchsurfing experience.

Interests

• arts
• dancing
• picnic
• reading
• skiing
• snowboarding
• languages
• long walks

Music, Movies, and Books

I love reading especially stories based on historical events. In general I'm very interested in history. This might be the reason why I wanted to be an archaeologist when I was young.
I prefer reading a good book instead of watching a movie but it could also be relaxing to hang out in front of the TV for hours ;) My all-time favourite movie is Forrest Gump - such a heart-warming story and brilliant actors.
I listen to a lot of different types of music (pop, arabic/oriental music, country, disco, electronic). It depends on my mood.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went on a white-water rafting tour in a rubber boat through the jungle of Bali. It was so much fun and very impressive.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would be happy to get to know your country's most popular food. I could maybe take a recipe back home and everytime I prepare the meal I will memorize the people I have spent time with in an other country.

What I Can Share with Hosts

New friend and I can bring a bar of delicious German chocolate.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Italy