Hey, I’m Johann and I’m currently studying electrical engineering in Karlsruhe.
I love to explore – nature, countries and cultures. Trying out new things, meeting people and seeing places is what shapes me, so I try to get around as much as possible.
I dream of a world with less borders, where people focus more on what we have in common and what we share.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love showing people around in the places I call my homes. Whenever I moved or traveled somewhere it was amazing to have a local who could show me their hometown, give tips or help out with something.
I want to do the same for others and I think couchsurfing is perfect for that.
Unfortunately, I can’t host guests in Karlsruhe right now but when you think I can help in some other way or you just wanna have a beer and get to know me, let me know :)

Interests

I like to spend time outside: Hiking, camping, biking, canoeing and so on. Since I moved to Karlsruhe I’ve fallen in love with the Schwarzwald. I often go for a weekend hike or stay overnight in one of the huts up there. I can very much recommend that to everyone who needs a short escape from the city life.
I played soccer (football) for a very long time but not actively anymore. Still, I’m always up for a quick round of pickup soccer.
I like building things: Furniture, bikes or whatever else comes in my mind.
Of course I love to travel and meet people from all aroud the world. I just got into hitchhiking this year and it‘s awesome.
Started skateboarding a few months ago. So far it's fun and a painful.

• cooking
• running
• electronics
• bouldering
• coding
• woodworking
• hiking
• canoeing
• camping
• skateboarding
• soccer
• hitchhiking
• long-term travel
• biking
• web development

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Lupe Fiasco, Atmosphere, Arctic Monkeys, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The Black Keys, Kraftklub, Flume, Kendrick Lamar, Marteria

Books:
Philip Roth: The Human Stain
Wolfgang Herrendorf: Tschick, Sand
The Art of Happiness

Movies:
Tarantino, Monty Python
Coen Brothers: No Country for Old Men, Inside Llewyn Davis
Newest Discovery: Maggie's Plan

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spending a gap year in Montréal working for a non profit that teaches coding to kids.

Teach, Learn, Share

I wanna hear about people’s stories and learn from their experiences. Also, I want to improve my French, skate better and discover new places, ideas and views.
If you wanna learn German, I can help with that.
I know a thing or two about making a website work and look pretty so if you’re interested in that I can show you some things. Also, I have taken apart and reassembled multiple bikes so I usually know which part goes where ;)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Some cool stories, experiences I’ve made and laughs.
Something more practical: I can cook and share some family recipes.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Germany