We are travel lovers who went cycling for 2 years and moved to Berlin last year. Mark is English, Katja is a local.

We live near Ostkreuz train station in a quiet area, not the trendiest part of town, but very well connected for everything. We can only offer a sofa-bed in our living/kitchen area, so privacy is quite limited!

We go to bed around 11 and get up at 7 (or 9 at the weekend). We love to spend time with guests in the evening or at the weekend.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

For inspiration, and to spend time with like-minded people.

Interests

Cycle touring, music, biographies, Japanese food, the start-up scene in Berlin, doing sports - and travelling.

Music, Movies, and Books

Slovo, Beatles, Joan as Policewoman, 12 Monkeys, At the Tomb of the Inflatable Pig, John Fante

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Cycled to, and camped at, 4,900 metres of altitude - the highest asphalted pass in the world.

Teach, Learn, Share

"There is no passion to be found [...] in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living" - Nelson Mandela

What I Can Share with Hosts

Inspiration, humour, friendship and good German beer.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, France, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritania, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Western Sahara

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United Kingdom

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