I am someone who loves to travel and very open to new cultures and people. I first decided to travel after I finished University – I went to New Zealand. I spent a year experiencing this beautiful and varied country and got to know many wonderful people. During my time there I took on various jobs in different towns along the way. Before heading home I stopped in Sydney, Dubai, and travelled through South East Asia.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I tried Couch Surfing in New Zealand and immediately thought it was fantastic. You meet loads of really nice people to share stories with. I like hearing about other people’s stories and experiences. Also, you get secret insider tips from the hosts that you stay with. Everyone wins!

Interests

I am a very sporty person and am interested in many types of sport. I play Icehockey, go Scubadiving and play Speedbadmiton (a mixture of squash, badminton and tennis). My time in New Zealand has also turned me into a rugby fan! My motto is to grab every chance to experience something new so that you don’t regret it.
Outdoor adventures: A 10 day kayak tour along the Elbe in Germany and a 10 day hike on Stewart Island in New Zealand (North West Circuit) with my best friend.
I am also very interested in aeroplanes and the technology behind them.
On Koh Kood, an Island in Thailand, I completed a four day PADI open water diver course and , with regards to food, I love to try out new dishes and drinks from all over the world.

• cats
• dining
• cooking
• drinking
• technology
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• kayaking
• surfing
• scuba diving
• bungee jumping
• sports
• hockey
• tennis
• rugby
• racquetball
• badminton
• engineering
• squash
• scuba
• scubadiving

Music, Movies, and Books

Since the first time I saw them in concert I have been a huge fan of Rammstein. Their live show is awesome! Otherwise I listen to everything – whatever comes on the radio.
TV shows I like include breaking bad, Game of Thrones, Better Call Saul, Sons of Anarchy, Dexter, Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, Two and a half Men (but only with Charlie Cheen).
My favourite movies are: In Time, Inception and those sorts of films.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A highlight of my time in NZ are the three bungee jumps which I completed in Queenstown and being able to convince my then girlfriend to jump too!

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to make the sport Speedbadminton better known and I am up for teaching anyone who is curious about learning it because it is a very easy sport to grasp. I always try to take two rackets with me wherever I travel to.
I would also love to learn Spanish. I am more or less a beginner so I can’t really converse in it yet but any chance to practice would be great.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Many interesting stories about my adventures and travels as well as a great tasting Chilli Con Carne, which I would be happy to cook for the host.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Cambodia, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, Greece, Hungary, Laos, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Germany, New Zealand