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Please read the "My Home" section before sending me a couch request.
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Some would use the word crazy. And maybe they're right. I just really don't take myself too seriously. I love to make fun of myself and mess around with others. People are SO serious (look at their faces when you see them in the streets/subway). Come ooon!

Also I can be described as a really active, communicative and loud person. I am pretty bold quite often. Carpe diem, carpe noche and be happy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because it's awesome in so many ways. From a very economic perspective, it bridges inefficiencies in the market. From a cultural perspective, it broadens horizons. From a social perspective, it allows me to meet new (usually open-minded and friendly) people. From a geek perspective, it demonstrates how technology can change the world.

So far, I have only had good experiences with Couchsurfing. I surfed across North America while living in the US for half a year. Had a great start surfing in Miami, Toronto, Detroit & Chicago. Then did a roadtrip covering 13 states, staying with 9 different couchsurfing hosts, who made this vacation a unique experience! I'm grateful, and have started hosting people in Stuttgart, which is an equally nice experience.

Interests

Food. In two regards:
1. Learn what the world is eating (if I visit a place, I will always try to taste the local food).
2. Understand the impact of our food consumption (this includes thinking about a vegan lifestyle).

Besides that I am interested in many things. Things I actually find time for include sports (I like beachvolleyball, tennis, yoga, soccer), clubbing, hanging out with friends in the park and from time to time going to some art exhibition/museum. What I would like to find more time for is music, as in going to a classic concert. Also I want to learn playing the guitar before I turn 30. I am thinking about taking some singing lessons. Just because I REALLY like to sing - but people keep telling me that I am an awful singer.

• arts
• culture
• singing
• concerts
• dining
• vegan
• yoga
• clubbing
• technology
• music
• guitar
• surfing
• sports
• soccer
• tennis
• cartography

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Not an aficianado.
Music: Top 40, House/Electro, and try anything else at least once
Books: Less than I would like.

... nothing spectactular. So, let's just misuse this section for something else: a list of all US states I have visited (including official/inofficial state slogans). I wanted to capture that somewhere and this is the best I could come up with :D

Illinois - Land of Lincoln;
Indiana - Crossroads of America;
New York - Empire State;
Michigan - The Great Lakes State;
Florida - Sunshine State;
Massachusetts - The Spirit of America;
Wisconsin - America's Dairyland;
Virginia - For Lovers;
DC - Taxation Without Representation;
Maryland - Old Line State;
Ohio - Birthplace of Aviation;
Kentucky - Unbridled Spirit;
Tennessee - The Volunteer State;
Georgia - Peach State;
Alabama - Heart of Dixie;
Mississipi - Magnolia State;
Louisiana - Pelican State;
Texas - The Lonely Star State;
Oklahoma - Native America;
Arkansas - The Natural State;
Missouri - The Show Me State;
New Jersey - Garden State;

= 20 states + DC

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Chinese wall: maybe a standard listing in this category, but it is just really fascinating.
- Living in the Netherlands for half a year: I just had a really good time, learned to love the Dutch and their culture.
- Went to a rave in Chicago, the hometown of House music, and saw the sunrise on a rooftop while others where doing Yoga. Awesome.

Teach, Learn, Share

- If you ever get to Berlin, check out abandonedberlin.com: explanations how to get to, and into abandoned buildings in and around Berlin
- You can save Google Maps for offline use - I think it's handy!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Let's explore Stuttgart together. Also, I have a monthly pass for public transport that allows you to ride on my ticket in the evening and on the weekend.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Netherlands, United States

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