As most couchsurfers, I'm very passionate about travelling and meeting people. This may have to do with the fact that I grew up in a German-Costarican family (I have both nationalities) and moved a lot as a kid.

I still feel the urge see new places! North, south, east or west? Warm, cold, wet or dry climate? I don't really care, since most places have something great to offer!

Currently, I'm studying Geosciences in Aachen, Germany, but I'm always looking for possibilites to sneak away for a while.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've learned that if you really want to get know a place, it's best to meet the locals. Couchsurfing is a great way to do that and be social while travelling on a budget.

Also, since I won't always find the time and money to do a trip myself, I can still get some of the travelling-flair by being a host. And If I find the time, I would love to show people my city as a local!

Interests

Besides the travelling and couchsurfing?

Music! Well, everyone loves a good soundtrack for their everyday life, but I also do some songwriting and record tracks with a friend when we have time.

I love outdoor-activities. I'm always in for a good hike and often prefer camping over a hotel.
I started bouldering about a year ago and it's fun as hell! In general, I try to stay fit.

Aaand of course going out to bars and such.
Watching series when I'm at home.

• cooking
• traveling
• socializing
• bouldering
• music
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• rock climbing
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm quite open-minded about music. There's something good in almost any genre.
Just for myself I mostly listen to stuff somewhere in between singer-songwriting, folk and progressive rock.

Movies:
Star Wars
Interstellar

Books:
1984

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sledding down the flank of an active volcano!

Teach, Learn, Share

From my own experience:
DON'T go swimming in a mountain river while it's raining (or shortly afterwards).

What I Can Share with Hosts

We could cook together or jam some songs if you have instruments (I would love to bring my guitar, but most of the times it's too bulky to travel with)!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Germany, Norway