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Overview

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  • Fluent in English, French, German, Spanish; learning Spanish
  • 26, Male
  • Member since 2016
  • Doctoral Researcher
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

Hey there! I'm a passionate traveler, avid painter, enthusiastic hiker, bookworm, and sports lover. Currently, I'm diving deep into the world of environmental materials chemistry as a PhD student, focusing on innovative materials for CO2 conversion. 🌍🔬

I spent an unforgettable year in Korea, where I fell head over heels for the food and culture. One of my funniest travel stories involves a trip to Hong Kong where my hotel turned out to be non-existent! After a frantic series of calls, I ended up staying with a cousin of an old middle school friend. Talk about a small world!

I speak English, French, German, and Spanish, and I'm always eager to meet new people and explore new places through the eyes of a local. I believe that the best way to experience a place is by connecting with its people.

I'm also a pretty good cook and love sharing meals and stories. Plus, I have a knack for explaining complicated things in a simple way—maybe it's the scientist in me!

Fun fact: Despite having multiple nationalities, I've never actually lived in any of those countries. Life's funny like that...

Looking forward to meeting you and sharing some great experiences!food and getting lost in an unknown place!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m here to meet awesome people and exchange stories about the world. I can sometimes host and look forward to meeting people when traveling!

Interests

  • hiking
  • camping
  • chemistry
  • nature
  • space
  • university

Music, Movies, and Books

Indie - Rock Pop (Think "Sexy Pigeon")
I adored Poor Things ... Emma stone is just wow
So many books...so hard to choose (Into the Wild is up there)

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, South Korea, Switzerland

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