CURRENT MISSION

Writing my PhD, working towards more diversity in science, becoming the adult my ID says I am.

FIRST THINGS FIRST... OR, WELL, SECOND I GUESS

I try and keep my calendar updated, so that you can only send me requests when I'm available. So please use the request-function, not the message function, if you'd like to stay with me. That way it'll save both of use some time and effort. :) Also, since my life is very busy right now, I usually won't be able to tell you whether I can host you or not more than a couple of weeks in advance. So last minute requests are preferred :) Also, please read the *to CS looking to stay with me* section, thanks!

And finally I, already have a wonderful group of friends here in Munich/Berlin, that unfortunately I don't get to spend enough time with, so I'm not really looking for new connections to Munich/Berlin locals and online-friends (i.e. person you've never met before) aren't really for me either. I'm sure you're a wonderful person but friendships, like all relationships, require work and I wouldn't be able to spend the time needed on a new friendship right now, sorry :(

ABOUT ME

PhD candidate in history. Toxic trait is that I think I'm convinced I can do anything half decently - spoiler: I can't but I'll do it anyway. I like hiking and nature and am open to pretty much all outdoor activities that won't have me come withing 1 kilometer of a snake, as they are clearly evil and out to destroy humanity.

RANDOM THINGS I LIKE AND DISLIKE IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER OR IMPORTANCE:

Likes:
Trains, even delayed ones
Learning new recipes that don't include chili
Finding my keys/not having myself locked out (again)

Dislikes:
Texting/Chatting via text
Snakes- even those that are technically just legless lizards that just look like snakes, same difference to me.
Not finding my keys/having myself locked out yet again - I swear the keys are doing it on purpose!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I like showing people the little village I call home. Now, you may say, Munich has 1.5 million people, it's hardly a "village", but you'd be wrong. It's a 1.5-million-people village, but then that's part of its charm.

TO FELLOW COUCHSURFERS LOOKING TO STAY WITH ME

Thanks for taking the time to read this ***Please mention in your request that you have read this, with the CODE: HOUSESHOE *** It'll also greatly improve your chances for a yes.

I love hosting, but have found that cultural differences can be a bit challenging. So I wanted to be upfront about a couple of things that I would appreciate from my guests, to avoid any hard feelings:

Please give me an estimated time of arrival and try your best to stick to it. Doesn't neet to be down to the minute. Something along the line of "between ten and eleven" is perfectly fine. But I can't help but get annoyed of someone tells me they'll be there at 10 and then I get a message at 10.15 that they're now starting to make their way to my place.

I also kindly ask that guests take off their shoes in my flat, (as is common in Germany) bc beige carpet floors and street dirt don't mix well... I have some guest "house shoes" if you need them.

And finally, I known it may seem strange to non-Germans many Germans are a bit extra when it comes to privacy and data protection. Therefore I won't give you my IG handle or accept friendship requests from ppl I haven't met person, bc it just feels weird somehow...😅

Thank you for understanding!

Interests

• writing
• politics
• board games
• history
• science
• railways
• international food
• environmental protection
• mobility
• crime dinner

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Whenever I think about this question I feel like I've done nothing unique, extraordinary or amazing (though being able to travel is always a wonderful experience). I just feel pretty average and that's fine with me.

Teach, Learn, Share

If you're open to it I'd love to cook a dish from your home country :) Aside from meeting new people, I mostly travel to eat great food, so I'd love for you to bring your cuisine to me!

What I Can Share with Hosts

It's become one of my travel traditions to make an Apple-Strudel or Quark-Strudel or some Bavarian dish with my hosts, as a way of saying thank you for hosting me :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Germany