Hello, my name is Dominik and I am a secondary school teacher from Frankfurt currently taking time off from school and working as a special needs educator in a small town north of the city. I am also a licensed chess trainer and coach kids in a local chess club. In my free time I enjoy reading (mostly biographies and books about history), watching movies or series and going to fleamarkets. I am not a party person, but once or twice a week I meet with friends to play cards or board games.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing seems to be a great way for young people with a limited budget to explore the world. There is enough room in my apartment, so why not host some of them? I am looking forward to meeting people from all other the world and helping them to discover Frankfurt.

Interests

• books
• movies
• board games
• chess
• hiking
• history
• exhibitions
• museums
• card games
• graphic novels
• comic books

Music, Movies, and Books

Favourite music: The Shins, Fleet Foxes
Favourite movie: Frances Ha
Favourite series: The Wire
Favourite authors: Flaubert, Nabokov

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Recently: Singing christmas songs with thousands of people in a football stadium and handing out presents disguised as Santa Claus without being recognised by my nephews.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have been living in Frankfurt for more than twenty years and have worked as a tour guide when I was a student. So if you're interested in the history of this city, I will tell you all you want to know and even more.

Chess is a big part of my life. If you are interested, I can teach you how to play or help you improve.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I don't plan on surfing anytime soon. only hosting for now.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Denmark, France, Hungary, Italy, Madagascar, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany