Chicago's public art walking tour in the Loop: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kchoeAMish4QbRDU8

@urbanartluv on instagram

I speak rusty German ;)

I love hosting couchsurfers. Most of my guests have become friends, including some pretty close friendships. It's been a really wonderful surprise for me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet people from around the world; share travel stories; give and receive advice on travel; make new friends. To see my home city with new eyes.

Recent Chicago cheap eats recommendations:
https://www.timeout.com/chicago/restaurants/cheap-food-in-chicago

Free stuff to do in Chicago:
https://www.choosechicago.com/articles/tours-and-attractions/free-chicago-museums-attractions/

Interests

I photograph graffiti and street art and other things that interest me.
I love learning new things, and I'm curious about the world.

• arts
• culture
• books
• architecture
• interior design
• fashion
• street art
• modern art
• cooking
• politics
• music
• live music
• art history
• history
• food
• world politics
• cultures
• street food
• local history
• graffiti
• cafe
• industrial design
• urban culture
• modern architecture
• progressive politics
• international politics
• street photography
• chaos
• european history
• cultural history
• picasso
• human connection
• street fashion
• intellectual history

Music, Movies, and Books

Picasso, Gerhard Richter, Georg Grosz. Midcentury modern art, architecture. Industrial design, product design.
I love blues, dance music; rock and roll, but I will listen to anything; love being exposed to/learning about your favorite music. Music is probably my favorite thing to share and exchange. Food is a pretty close second.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Left home at 16, ended up a success.

Teach, Learn, Share

music, cooking

Travel tip for foreigners in the US: there is free wifi just about everywhere - airports, Starbucks, libraries, government buildings, hotels, shops, malls, restaurants, etc. Don't be shy about using it. Also, you can use ANY outlet you find to charge your phone, so carry a charger with you.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Lots of travel stories, great conversation. I'm a pretty good cook. An adventurous spirit. Open and willing to talk about most topics. Love learning new things.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States