I am currently studying history in Hamburg on a DAAD Scholarship, and I am going to enter the history PhD program at Harvard next fall. I love going on rambling walks through cities, trying new cuisines, and having long conversations.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love traveling and meeting new people. What better way to do both at the same time?

Interests

History, architecture, classical music (I play cello and piano), painting, literature, philosophy, exploring new cities, finding good restaurants, cafés, and bars

• literature
• architecture
• traveling
• painting
• music
• classical music
• piano
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Henry James, P.G. Wodehouse, Jacob Burckhardt, Shakespeare, Tolstoy... Bach, Beethoven, Mahler, Stravinsky, Paolo Conte... Orson Welles, Hitchcock, Powell and Pressburger, South Park

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once found the ruins of an old socialist colony in the desert outside Los Angeles. I thought it was amazing, at least.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach English, or the basics of German and Italian. If you're patient, I'd love to muddle through some four hands piano music. And in general I'm always excited to learn about different cultures and cities from the locals.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a clean, quiet, and discreet person.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Italy, United States