Dear friends,

My name is Chris, I'm 24 years of age, and I have been travelling for about 7 months now. It sounds cliche, but my time exploring Europe has been one of rich discovery and learning. Through many mistakes, I have come to accept that city-hopping is exhausting, and often leads to missing out. This trip has taught me thus far that it is far better to immerse oneself in a culture, language and people than to be driven by the notion that 'one travels merely to gain'.

So who am I, really? I am still finding out. But people who know me describe me as funny, optimistic and outgoing. I have a passion for social justice, travel, new experiences, learning, and meeting people.

I love deep discussions about history, feminism, politics, philosophy and sport.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am volunteering with a refugee shelter in Berlin, and I am looking for a home for the next four weeks. You may not be able to host me for longer than a couple of nights, but that's totally fine - I am used to hopping around. I have been staying in a hostel, and it has been too tempting to stay comfortable; hanging out exclusively with the wonderful travellers from around the world. I am now looking to be graced with the opportunity to become more immersed in the German way of life. To live and breathe like a Berliner for the next four weeks. For this reason, I believe CS is the way to go.

Your kindness will not be in vein - I will reimburse you generously with free-trade coffee, chocolate and decent company!

Interests

- People
- Hiking
- Politics
- Social justice
- Coffee shops
- Watching sports live (any!)
- Playing squash and football
- Art

• arts
• culture
• coffee
• politics
• traveling
• watching sports
• socializing
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• sports
• squash

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite quotes:
"Integrity means doing the right thing. Even when nobody is watching" - C.S. Lewis

“For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”
― Nelson Mandela

Favorite Music:
- Bon Iver
- The Kooks
- James Blake
- City and Colour
- The Art of Sleeping

Favorite Book:
- To Kill a Mockingbird

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The hot air ballon ride in Cappadocia was a life-changing experience!

Teach, Learn, Share

If you are willing, I would love to learn your way of life, culture, language and try your hobbies. I will share my time with you, respect your belongings, reciprocate your generosity and be ever grateful for your hospitality!

My bucket list:
- Couch surf in Berlin ;)
- Everest base camp walk
- Kokoda trail
- Stay in an igloo
- Swim in natural springs

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will tell you about how I broke my foot last year playing monopoly (this seriously happened). I have many other great stories, and I would love to hear yours.

I am a respectful, self-sufficient, sensitive new-age man! I can clean, cook and do dishes. I enjoy the occasional beer, but I believe that to make the most of my time while exploring and for volunteering, I need to be spritely in the mornings and therefore tend not to drink much.

Perhaps down the track you can visit me in sunny Brisbane Australia?!

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Fiji, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Poland, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States, Vanuatu

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, United Kingdom