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Overview

  • 22 references 16 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, German, Spanish
  • 35, Male
  • Member since 2013
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About Me

I'm 34 years old. Originally from Melbourne, Australian. But I've been living in Berlin, Germany, with my German partner since 2020. I love travel, history, football, hiking, and architecture.

I am always trying to learn more about the world. Knowledge is power. And it also comes in handy at pub trivia. I love to travel - to meet people, learn about their language, their culture, their history.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet people from different backgrounds and cultures. To share experiences and get a local's insight on the city and the country

Interests

  • beer
  • coffee
  • partying
  • traveling
  • music
  • hiking
  • sports
  • football

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - rock at home, techno/disco/house at parties. Some of my favourite artists: Bloc Party, Radiohead, The Strokes, Sigur Ros, Explosions in the Sky, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix.

Books - I don't tend to read a lot of works by the one author. But if I had to list some favourite authors, they would be: Bill Bryson, Haruki Murakami, Agatha Christie. Favourite titles: The Glass Room, ASOIAF, Shogun, Dune.

TV shows: Game of Thrones, Parks and Recreation, Breaking Bad, Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hitch hiked from Budapest to Krakow. Met some amazing, generous people on the way. A couple shouted me dinner - my first ever Polish meal. Shared a beer and a vodka with a truck driver at the end of his shift. Got to Krakow in one piece.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you a little about a lot, and a lot about a little :D I love trivia and random facts, so my knowledge can be very general at times. But I also know heaps (that's Aussie for 'lots') about sport, history, Australia, and how to say "cheers" in way too many languages.

I will learn anything that someone is willing to teach me.

I'll share stories, knowledge, culture, food, nights out, anything really!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Australia, Bulgaria, Germany, Poland

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