Hi everyone!

I'm Johannes - another German guy who loves to travel, share and connect.

To say a bit more about myself, I’ll share what brought me to CS in the first place. It’s a brief story about a recent chapter that shape me a lot as a person.

Right after graduating high school, I was privileged enough to experience a lot of freedom. A tingling feeling of curiosity pulled me out into the world, a growing longing for adventure and desire to feel myself in all kinds of environments made me rebuilt my dad’s old bike.
I really wanted to hit the road with it, escape the small world I knew, embrace the unknown and open my mind, as much as I could. I wanted to experience what else was possible, what people I could meet and see where this old set of wheels would take me.
I had the Mediterranean Sea in mind, Croatia, maybe Albania - that would be cool!
Before setting off I loaded my steel donkey with a little more than needed (last minute, as always!). A quick good bye, cuz we would see each other again soon, right?!

That’s how I naively embarked on my biggest bicycle journey yet.
I did reach Albania, met amazing people and loved it so much that I kept on cycling east following the silk road.
Who would have dared to think? - certainly not my 19 year old self!
But surprisingly, after two years on foreign roads, I actually made it all the way to Indonesia, Lombok - gathering as many experiences, encounters and beautiful little moments along the way as possible. I’m so deeply grateful for all of it!

I ended this chapter in December 2023. Since then I’ve been trying to reintegrate into society, which is an interesting process that is still ongoing. I’m based in Freiburg now, studying environmental sciences, enjoying the benefits of stationary life again.

I’m so glad that these hosting platforms like CS exist. Because unlike most other internet stuff, they actually do help likeminded people to connect. I’d love to continue getting to know people on here - with their kind ways, unique stories and perspectives on life!

If you’ve made it this far and think that we could have fun moments together, I will be happy to hear from you :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's so rewarding to meet new people.
It's always lovely to share good moments, learn, help or inspire each other, have some eye-opening conversations every once in a while :)

Interests

Mostly everything that has to do with sports and nature. To simplify: life, people and music

• culture
• photography
• dancing
• guitar
• nature
• people
• bikepacking
• sleeping under the stars
• biketouring
• all kinds of sports
• vegetarian/vegan food
• climbing mountains/rocks/trees
• fun or/and vulnerable conversations

Music, Movies, and Books

I love “Captain Fantastic”, “Cloud Atlas” and "everything everywhere all at once" (movies)
I enjoyed reading “The Alchemist“ by Paulo Coelho. Hermann Hesse (German author) also wrote good stuff! I definitely want to read more and have a lot on my list!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

There are really many stories to tell. So let‘s talk about it when we see each other.

Teach, Learn, Share

I‘m always interested in different perspectives on life and would love to know yours as well.
I want to get deeper into and learn more about photography.
If you are interested in bike traveling, I can share my knowledge. I always love to cook (together)!
In case you always wanted to split apples with your hands I can be your teacher!

What I Can Share with Hosts

A good time, a big smile, some stories and two helping hands!
I’d also be happy to cook dinner.
If the weather is good and you know where to wild camp, then I might also have a big tent with me in which I could host you! I am always up for spontaneous stuff! :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, England, France, Georgia, Greece, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Laos, Macedonia, Malaysia, Montenegro, Nepal, Oman, Slovenia, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Switzerland, United States