Hi everyone,

I`m Smon, from Augsburg and currently studying psychology in Vienna, Austria. The thing I`m most passionate about is learning new things, wether it is something regarding my studies or other things like a sport, a game, a language or simply a new perspective. For me, meeting people is the most exciting and fun way for that.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

So far I`ve been traveling only to various parts of Europe and Africa. Often I travel in company of my wonderful girlfriend Alice, with whom you can see me dancing on my profile pic. I`m excited about visiting new places and constantly expanding my horizon. I really appreciate the insights and tips you get from getting to know local people whereever you travel, thats why I chose to travel with couchsurfing.

Interests

• festivals
• capoeira
• chess
• juggling
• guitar
• hiking
• travel
• fun
• climbing
• cook
• rave

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
- Erich Fromm - Haben oder Sein; die Kunst des Liebens
- V.E. Frankl - Mans search for meaning
Music:
- 60`s,70´s,80`s: Beatles, the Kinks, Pink Floyd, Bowie
- HipHop (old-school): a tribe called quest, dead prez, MF Doom,...
- Electronic music including House, Techno, Psytrance
- indie: Los Growlers, the Strokes, Babyshambles...
I really have days for each kind of music: Once in a while I have a reaggae day, a punk day or a complete trash day. For me, there`s good music in every genre, so why stick to one.
Movies:
- Captain Fantastic

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Ozora-Festival, Boom Festival, Karneval der Kulturen in Berlin
- visiting and living in rural Kenya
- Caminho de Santiago on the Portuguese Atlantic coast with my dad

Teach, Learn, Share

One thing that I`m constantly learning, forgetting and learning again (and so on) is to not take myself too seriously. I know it`s sounds like a cheesy calendar phrase, but I really experienced how much easier that mindset can make everything, including travelling and learning. Easier said than done though.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would say I can be very respectful, and adaptive towards the flexibility and comforts of my hosts (not only on couchsurfing). I really appreciate simple things like a place to roll out my mat and a few tips for the place I`m visiting, but - if welcome - I´m also always up for a cooking session, a game of chess or going out for a fun evening/night.
Also I took massage lessons and I`m happy to share and practice my skills, whenever I can.

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, England, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, Germany