Currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Texas at Austin. Before that, I've lived in Austria (Vienna), the Netherlands (Utrecht), and Germany (Hanover, Berlin).

I like to travel, above all, and get to know people and food all over the world. I love cooking (and, in particular, cooking for friends) and try to do it as often as I can. Other than that, I read a lot and like going to the theater, art galleries, and music shows.

The way that I travel is usually by walking a lot. I think that the only way to really see, experience and understand a place is by walking, and allowing for serendipitous encounters rather than having a tight schedule and concrete plan.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Getting to know people and places, sharing my own knowledge of places and things to do in the places I live at.

Interests

• theater
• red wine
• coffee
• live music
• electronic music
• communications
• science
• social science
• reading books
• museums
• research

Music, Movies, and Books

I am a religious fanatic of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Beyond that, I listen to all sorts of music, (nu) jazz, classical music, alt rock, Hip-Hop, RnB, but my favorite musicians tend to be female singers with strong lyrics.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Experiencing hospitality in the Kaukasus - people are so humble and friendly, it is hard in capitalism to find people who are helpful and genuine.

What I Can Share with Hosts

When I am in Austin, I can share a couch in the living room at an apartment close to downtown, well-connected with busses.

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Georgia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, Germany, Netherlands, United States