Hi, I'm Melanie and I'm originally from Germany, but live in Zurich, Switzerland. I studied Cultural Anthropology in Bayreuth, Germany and Public Policy with a focus on Law and Economics at Sciences Po Paris. Moreover, I lived in Kenya for a view years. After my studies, I worked as a consultant for compliance in Munich and Frankfurt for about 2 years. Afterwards I joined the compliance division of a Swiss bank. Currently, I work as a project manager.
My biggest passions are travel and photography. I love exploring new places and meeting new people when traveling.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on couchsurfing to meet new people from all around the world while traveling, getting to know new places from the perspective of a local and finding hidden gems :)
I'm also open to hosting travelers in Zurich, Switzerland as soon as I've found an apartment and have settle in :)

Interests

• fashion
• photography
• beauty
• cooking
• fitness
• hiking
• backpacking
• travel
• nature
• instagram
• going out
• conversation
• exploring new places
• meeting new people
• editing
• doing sports
• photoshop
• editing videos
• hidden places

Music, Movies, and Books

I like a wide range of music, movies and books. Maybe you can show me some from your country :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Living in Kenya and exploring the country the locals' way, backpacking in South East Asia and living and studying in Paris

Teach, Learn, Share

Photography: I can share photography and editing tips
Travel: Recommendations for the countries where I've lived and traveled, experiences as a female solo traveler on a budget
Languages: You could practice your German, English or Swahili with me :) If you are a beginner or at an intermediate level in French, Portuguese or Spanish, I can also share some language learning tips

What I Can Share with Hosts

Travel experiences, photography and editing tips, taking some photos of you for your Instagram or LinkedIn page
Soon: a couch when you visit Zurich, Switzerland :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, England, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Qatar, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Germany, Kenya, Switzerland