Hi folks, I'm Tobi.
I'm currently doing (or rather trying to do) my PhD in chemistry at the University Jena in Thuringia, Germany ;) During my stay in Melbourne (Australia) I discvovered my passion for travelling and meeting new, especially international people, as it's super intriguing to talk to people with different cultural backgrounds. I love adventures (travelling solo or in groups). I'm relaxed, open-minded and companiable, so I don't mind at all travelling with people I just met the day before. Spontaneity creates the biggest adventures and surprises :-)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

While travelling I try to get in touch with locals as they know and see their own city in a completely different way compared to tourists. I don't like classic tourist spots, where hundreds of people queue in order to get the perfect selfie/picture. I prefer natural scenes alone or with my travel buddies. That's why I like the concept of couch surfing, as it offers the possibility to get insider tips, not just regarding travelling but also with regard to bars and restaurants. Furthermore, it's a great way to get to know people all over the world :-)

Interests

• cooking
• beer
• fitness
• meditation
• board games
• electronic music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• sports
• house music
• mindfulness
• nutrition
• happiness
• amnesty international
• functional training

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Electronic, house and techno music are my passion; but I also enjoy to listen to classic film music (Hans Zimmer, LOTR, GoT), charts, oldies and many other genres; it just depends on my current mood and the people surrounding me

Movies: Inception, WEIT. Die Geschichte von einem Weg um die Welt, Interstellar, Sicario and many more

Books: I'm currently reading lots about personal growth (e.g. positive psychology, mindfulness) and functional fitness training (Mark Lauren - You're your own gym)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My first solo travel in Tasmania with all the poeple I met and experiences I made there (seeing wild dolphins for the first time)

Stargazing in the Tongariro National Park (Mordor in Lord of the Rings) in New Zealand. Never seen a starlit sky like that before

Roadtrips in New Zealand and Australia with my friends there - driving along the streets, listening to great music, being surrounded by your friends, being totally independent on where to drive and where to stay - that's freedom for me

Teach, Learn, Share

My teachers always tried to teach me that learning is a lifelone process and they were right! Every day, every new adventure, every challenge have the potential to teach you something. You just have to be open for it :-)
So I'm happy to share some of my experiences and are always more than happy to listen to yours ;-)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I enjoy to cook simple and healthy meals - so I'd love to have a mutual cooking session. Furthermore I love to being out in nature. So I'm always open for some walking or even hiking, cylcling.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, England, Germany