CURRENT MISSION

expand my social network in my new location; be curious, create, explore and enjoy.

ABOUT ME

A friendly, open-minded, easy-going, sometimes more a patient listener than a talker, respectful, foodie, admirer of vintage style, engineer, scientist, mechanic, keen learner of public speaking and self-educator, explorer. I grew up in Slovakia, studied in Czech republic and recently moved to Zurich for my PhD.

Somehow since the early childhood I have been attracted to technology (cars, planes, machines) but also old movies, art, music, books, etc.(my favourite eras are the 1930s and 1960s). I often find inspiration in the old stuff for innovations for the future (it reminds me that the ultimate sophistication is simplicity). At the same time I am a fan of high-tech and love to use and develop modern technology.

PHILOSOPHY

There are three constants in life... change, choice and principles.

"Things do not necessarily happen for the best, but some people are able to make the best out of things that happen."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

whenever possible I will host surfers in my place (wherever that will be), hang out and also travel a lot!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I registered here quite a while ago back in 2009, but I have started exploring the CS world just recently.

Interests

-engineering design and science (old cars, airplanes, fluid mechanics)
-sports (jogging, body building, swimming)
-food (I love all kinds of food consisting of fresh ingredients; I like to explore new cuisines)
-travel (exploring new places where only few have gone before)
- DSLR and analog photography
-reading books (I like novels but nowadays I prefer educational books for personal development - effectiveness, time management, communication, food)
-trying to become better than my yesterday's self...

• arts
• books
• design
• photography
• dining
• bodybuilding
• technology
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• cars
• music
• sports
• swimming
• teaching
• engineering
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

BOOKS - novels and short stories (Murakami, Capote, Simmel, Christie, etc.), personal development and engineering books; MUSIC - jazz, alternative & classic rock, classical music; MOVIES - film noir, sci-fi, commedy,...everything except musicals

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Well, struggling with this question could indicate that I have done just a few amazing things (or that I have a very poor memory which is not the case)... maybe a flight in an ultralight airplane around my country; the most amazing things are still ahead!

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a very curious person and I love learning all kinds of new things. I very much enjoy conversations with experienced people who have managed to succeed in their lives. I find this very inspiring.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, Slovakia, Switzerland, United States