Hey, I’m Julian – sometimes quiet and thoughtful, sometimes funny and a little crazy (depends on the vibe). I love good conversations, shared meals, dancing, and singing at the campfire.

Most of my adult life I dedicated to projects and communities for a better world – like co-creating a festival (Partycipation) and running a community center. When that ended, I took on €30k in debts, which I’m paying back step by step.

It taught me a lot and made me change direction: now, for the first time in my life, I have a regular job as a youth worker, and soon I’ll also start teaching at a free school.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Originally I joined mostly to host and connect with inspiring people.
Now I’m traveling to Cologne for a Tony Robbins seminar and I’d be happy to find a place to stay and share stories, ideas, or just good company.

Interests

🌱 Personal growth and new ideas
🎶 Music and dancing (sometimes wild, sometimes chill)
🌍 Community projects and festivals
🌲 Nature walks and campfires
📚 Education, psychology and learning by living
🍲 Cooking and sharing food
✨ Deep late-night talks and lots of laughter

• festivals
• reading
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• languages
• personal development
• sustainability

Music, Movies, and Books

🎶 Music: ska, reggae, drum’n’bass, Balkan, hip hop, goa, ragga, classical
📚 Books: I’ve loved novels by Terry Pratchett, Jostein Gaarder, Douglas Adams, Michael Ende, Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Amélie Nothomb, Martin Suter and many more. In recent years I also read quite a bit about personal growth, psychology and community building.
🎬 Movies: I don’t watch that many, but I like the ones that either make me laugh or make me think.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Helped throw a festival for a “lovable future,” ran a community center, and then managed to survive the debts that came with it. Now I call it my crash course in community, courage, and creativity 😉

Teach, Learn, Share

🎶 Ukulele basics
🤸 Fun outdoor games
🗣️ Group tools for meetings and events
🎤 Songs in 4 languages
💡 Dreaming and making ideas real

What I’d love to learn:
🔥 Your passions and wildest dreams
🗨️ Deep conversations with anyone
🌎 Languages (Spanish + French)
💪 Easy body and mind practices

What I Can Share with Hosts

Easy-going, respectful, and happy to help out. I enjoy sharing meals, stories, and good vibes – for me Couchsurfing is all about connection. I’m also glad to contribute with cooking, music, or a helping hand around the house.

Countries I’ve Visited

Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria