Whenever I travel, I want to take advantage of the occasion and learn more about the area and its people from a local perspective. It has turned out that couchsurfing is the best way to get to know the area I'm visiting and meeting new, open-minded and wonderful people! I've made so many lasting friendships with total strangers and learned so many new things this way that I could not think of spending another night in an empty hotel room. In general, I completely understand how hectic life can be (oftentimes I am quite busy working on various projects myself), but I always make effort to get to know my hosts and help them anyway I can. I do my very best to respect the space and time of my hosts and adjust to their schedules and living habits. I feel it's the very least that any surfer should do. In that spirit, I prefer to share stories with new people, "travel like a local" and support local people and communities directly. If a couch is not available, I am also open for having a cup of good coffee, going for a climb, hike or a bike ride or simply discuss life and all the wonders it has to offer (and share experiences related to any of the listed interests and beyond)!

Catacombes de Paris (not the official entrance)