Hi, I'm Marcin and I'm a robotics PhD student at ETH Zurich, Switzerland. I love travelling, meeting people and discovering new places.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think CS is a great chance to meet local people wherever I go. I don't consider a trip to be complete without some local experience. I don't like boring hotel interiors ;)

As much as I love being hosted or guided around places, I'm definitely in love with my hometown in Poland (it's called Wroclaw). I was a tourist guide for quite some time there - it wasn't just a job, but just a way of spending summer vacation time. Showing some interesting sights or places, often known only by the locals, was bringing me tons of satisfaction.

Interests

I generally like photography, I'm mostly taking picture during my travels. Recently, I've started with film photography - the analogue film grain looks just lovely. I develop my films at home which only adds fun.

I really like sports such as road cycling and mountain biking. I currently live in Switzerland, a great country to just go out and have some outdoor fun :)

I'm also a bit into technology. I maintain an old Vespa scooter here in Zurich.

• photography
• cycling
• hiking
• film photography
• vespa

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was bicycle touring almost every year some time ago. Sleeping in the wild and just pushing another 100 miles every day was a great source of fun and perseverance.

But it's not only this! I especially value all the people I've met during those travels. I still remember some of them, after quite some years. Experiencing the local culture, cuisine or just sharing the stories of our lives was fantastic.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can definitely share my (mostly) European travelling experience. I love hiking and I have visited many peaks in Swiss Alps. I have also done a lot of bicycle touring and will be happy to share my experiences from different regions.

Well, I can also develop an analogue film for you. Or repair an old vespa scooter ;)

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Poland, Switzerland