CURRENT MISSION

Finishing my Sustainability degree in Brazil, and starting my solar energy business with a friend

ABOUT ME

I had a very international upbringing and have continued that during my career. In recent years I left the banking/multinational world and am refocusing myself on sustainability issues and currently starting a solar-energy company in Brazil. I'm a pretty serious person but like to explore and have fun too!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have hosted so many friends from all over the world - in my flats in Munich, Amsterdam, London and most recently in Sao Paulo. I like showing people the city where I happen to be living at the time, and also discovering new places for myself!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Admittedly very little experience at the moment - either hosting or visiting. I have been lucky enough to have friends already in many of the places where I wanted to go!

Interests

Running, sailing, diving, cinema, reading (always 3-4 books on the go at a time), anything related to sustainability issues, and now... starting a new business in Brazil!

• books
• running
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• scuba diving
• sailing
• business
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

I like music, films and books (but I guess everyone does!).

Films - my favourite is Shawshank Redemption, but others I like include Lost in Translation, Gladiator, and 'Das Leben der Anderen'.

Books - I always seem to be reading 3-4 at a time, but lately they have a lot to do with various philosophies on sustainability issues.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been lucky enough to travel a lot... already from a young age. Picking one highlight is difficult, but I'd say a visit to the Perito Moreno glacier in Argentina has to be high on the list... hence my profile picture is also from there.

Teach, Learn, Share

I speak 6 languages in various fluencies - but you should have no problem practicing your English, German, Dutch, Portuguese, or French with me. :)

And if nature and sustainability issues are your thing, I know of many initiatives and start-ups that are trying to make a difference, and can recommend some great books or tell you about what I've learned these past few years.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom