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Overview

  • 25 references 22 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, German
  • 39, Male
  • Member since 2011
  • I'm a full time architect at the moment, but I have many ...
  • I am a fully qualified architect. degreee in architectur...
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Explore New Territory's, Conquer New Fears, Visit Sustainable Communities Around the World!

ABOUT ME

My profession is Architecture, my hobbies are music and creative endeavours in general. I have my own Architectural office in London & now work at a top London office planning the regeneration one of London's estates . I also love books, art, philosophy, meditation, Yoga, travelling, nature, cooking, meeting new people and having new ideas. I think the world is a beautiful place but too often we don't see that. I play the piano and guitar,sing, play in a band and compose music in my spare time. I also organise artistic events, creative retreats & dance nights ;).

PHILOSOPHY

There is no way to Happiness - Happiness is the way.
Be brave and mighty forces will come to your aid.
Build it and they will come.
Think Big and Enjoy it!
If love isn't enough - Keep loving.
Enjoyment is Everything.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I host couchsurfers and travel as a couchfsurfer.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have couchsurfed across the greek islands all the way to Turkey as well as other experiences :)

Interests

Currently I am deeply involved in Architecture and run my own company but this is just one aspect of my life. I also run creative philosophical meditation retreats, called Dreamcamp, practice Ashtanga Yoga, meditate, compose music and play music. To me every person is special and has unique potential. Life is all about finding that potential and having the bravery to follow where your heart leads you.

Music, Movies, and Books

Books I like

Lord of the Rings Trilogy - J RR Tolkein
Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintanence - Robert Prisig
Paulo Coehlo - The Alchemist
Feel the Fear and do it Anyway - Susan Jeffers
Love Letter to Planet Earth - Tich Nhat Hanh
The Prophet - Kahil Gibran
The Spirit Level
Capital in the 21st Century

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Skydiving in New Zeeland - Sublime beautifull - everything it was cracked up to be!
Watching Muse at Wembley Stadium - One of the best live shows in the World!
Watching the Sunset at the top of Telegraph Hill where I live!
Watching the Sunrise over the River Ganges in Rishikesh, India - Amazingly beautiful!
Hosting Exstatic Dance nights - Everyone went crazy for the music - Brilliant!

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