I was born and raised in Langenthal, a small village in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. After completing Highschool I wanted so see something completely different and moved to San Diego, CA for college.

After a year abroad, I returned to Switzerland because of writing, one of my two big passions, the other being running, specifically track and field. I found a publisher for my first novel, who wanted me to be back at home throughout the publishing process, what meant that I had to give up college in the United States. Therefore, I continued my education at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland.

I'm a very open-minded person who loves travelling and running and writing. Whenever possible I like to hang out with people from different cultures and get to know their views on life. That's where I get my inspiration in order to write.

I like being outdoors and certainly could not live without doing sports. I run track and field on a competitive level because I like to stay in shape and get to feel that I live. I just love to be outdoors and move either by foot or on bike. Whenever I'm travelling, I usually check out the neighborhood on a run.

I'd consider myself a good tourguide if you want to get to see Switzerland. Due to my hobby, there is barely a street I do not know in Zürich.

My personal philosophy: Free your mind, your body will follow!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

In order to meet up with people from different cultures and to save money.

Interests

• writing
• literature
• running
• reading
• track and field
• philosophy
• nature
• hike

Music, Movies, and Books

Into the Wild, Shawshank Redemption, Forrest Gump

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've done a 20-hour hike across lava fields in Hawaii in order to once see liquid lava.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm always down for an interesting discussion or a run

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Croatia, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Switzerland, United States