CURRENT MISSION

Exploring the wonders of the world. Meeting new people. Exceeding expectations.

NOTE

* Only personalized requests will be accepted.
* If you travel with a friend link her/his profile.
* Friend requests will be ignored if I don't know you.
* If you want to crash at my place you have to include what my favourite drink is and who I live with in your request. (i.e. you have to read the profile and not spam mail me)
* I am hosting only COVID vaccinated/recovered people. Listen to science, not fake news!

ABOUT ME

I'm a 37 year old busy bee from Vienna. Besides being self-employed (photography, medical software) I love to travel and explore the world. That's why I took one year off after university to travel around our beautiful globe. That journey defined who I am today and I don't wanna miss any experience I gained during that trip - be it a good one or a bad.

Besides working for my own company and sake I host the Environmental Circle of the TUtheTOP alumni club, a subsidiary of the alumni association of the Vienna University of Technology. In our circle we try to educate people on subjects concerning nature, environment and sustainable technologies to combat climate change and global warming.

In the spare time left I do a lot of sports, especially Jiu Jitsu. I am currently exercising for my black belt. But burning heaps of energy also means that you have to regain it. That's why I love cooking and of course eating freshly cooked (organic) food. Excellent ingredients are essential not only for great food but also for my happiness. So what's left for having a great dinner with friends, couchsurfers and strangers that will be future friends? Well, of course a fine wine. :) I grew up in a lovely village and our garden was surrounded by vineyards. That quite helped to acquire a distinct taste and become the food addict that I am today.

Oh btw: I am a professional and very experienced photographer and am happy to take a portrait picture of you if you host me. If you are interested you can check out my work at
https://www.helmutsteiner.net/portfolio/portrait
Instagram: helmut_steiner

Adventure is out there - Let's face it together!

PS: Three times vaccinated and Omikron recovered.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love hosting, surfing and especially meeting new people. CS is great for that! It opened the doors to meet so many new people. All those funny, interesting and lovely experiences I made while hosting people or staying at their places during the last years would have never happened without Couchsurfing. That's why I participate. :)

Interests

I'm interested in good food, sports (Jiu Jitsu), music, deep and engaging conversations, long walks on a sandy beach/through dark forests/deep canyons/up the highest mountains, parties, hanging out with friends, going to the cinema, attending concerts, learn foreign languages, relearn piano, mixing cocktails, dancing and of course hosting YOU!

• arts
• books
• photography
• concerts
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• cocktails
• modeling
• partying
• drinking
• gardening
• movies
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• piano
• hunting
• surfing
• scuba diving
• sports
• jiu jitsu
• languages
• software

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy all kind of music: rock, punk, indie, electronic, classical, latin-american, ...
What I don't like are so called "songs" that don't have any melody just repeating bass and no rhythm.

Some of my favourite bands are: Johnossi, Mando Diao, The Killers, MGMT, The Wombats, Buena Vista Social Club, Yann Tiersen and many many more...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Diving with sharks dolphins and a manta ray in Egypt. But the best thing was definitely the one year long trip around the world in 2012. Simply amazing!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you self defense and the art of cocktail mixing (and drinking). We could also do some spontaneous portraits if you would like to model for me. Aaand if I have enough time I can show you around in Vienna.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share travel stories from all around the world, a taste of Austrian food and of course my humble self. :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Denmark, Egypt, Fiji, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Italy, Japan, Laos, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Tunisia, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria

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