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Overview

  • 12 references 10 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in German, Hebrew (modern), Portuguese, Spanish; learning Arabic (North Levantine), French, Latvian, Turkish
  • 31, Male
  • Member since 2013
  • Student, German teacher, Playwright
  • B.A.
  • From Germany
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About Me

I'm just a young guy from Germany who likes to meet up with cool people and visit interesting places. I haven't been to many places so far, there are still many countries to go!

I have finished my B.A. of linguistics and turcology (don't worry if you don't know what that means) and now I'm doing my Master's. I also teach German to foreigners and work as a playwright.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing is a great way to get in touch with locals when you are in foreign countries. For me it has proven to be the most fun way of travelling. Also I really like offering travellers a place to stay..

Interests

  • acting
  • dining
  • cooking
  • politics
  • traveling
  • hiking
  • history
  • languages
  • religion
  • nature
  • meeting people
  • steampunk
  • sharing stories
  • fantasy books
  • barefoot walking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: A lot... Enter Shikari, Tryo, Manu Chao...

Books: Terry Pratchett, George RR Martin, China Miéville

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been to Nepal during the monsoon :) and i've seen some 8000's... that was pretty much the most amazing thing i've seen

Also, I carried banners at the opening ceremony for the 2. Bundesliga (second football division) this year, in front of 40 000 viewers.

Teach, Learn, Share

hmm... I suppose I can speak quite a few languages and I'm always glad to help people learn German.

also, I'm always interested in learning how to cook local food I can impress my friends and family with.

What I Can Share with Hosts

interesting stories, languages, and maybe one or two tasty dishes

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Greece, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Nepal, Poland, Spain, Turkey, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Israel

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