Graduate of the University of North Carolina, studied Physics and Music.
Grew up in Germany, England, and the US.
I love to meet new people and have great conversations.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to see new things and meet new people. I love the idea of making the world a smaller place by creating friendships across space and borders.

Interests

Making music, reading, hiking, learning, meeting new people

• arts
• culture
• books
• literature
• festivals
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• coffee
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• live music
• jazz
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• swimming
• economics
• engineering
• international relations
• languages
• religion
• mountains
• art
• quantum physics
• new cultures
• new experiences
• new friends

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Mozart, Sibelius, the National, the Decembrists, Led Zeppelin, Bon Iver, Big Red Machine, Kanye, OutKast, the Roots, Fugees, Nico Muhly, Caroline Shaw, Bryce Dessner, Serpentwithfeet,
Movies: Horror movies, Amadeus
Books: George Orwell, T.S. Eliot

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Provided entertainment at Queen Elizabeth II's garden party

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to learn from conversations with people. I love learning about science, art, music, philosophy, culture, and the world in general. The little I know, I also love to share with the world.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My experiences and time
I also love to cook, and share meals

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United Kingdom, United States