I consider myself cosmopolitan. While recently retired I spent about 17 years of my professional life abroad, living in countries such as United States, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, Portugal, Poland or England. I love travelling whenever I have an opportunity. When at home I have an open house for anyone who likes to visit or stay. In 2015 I hosted a Syrian family of seven for several month. In January 2016 Wasal from Pakistan and Mohamed from Syria came along and soon after we were joined by Marcos, an intern from Curitiba in Brazil and Felipe, an exchange student from Michigan, USA. Some 6 to 12 month later Marcos and Felipe returned to their home countries and we were joined by Mohemeds two younger brothers Ammar and Ali in 2017. After almost a decade only recently they all got married, founded their own families and moved into their own homes nearby. Thus, while my family has grown substantially, there is again ample space in my home to take in visitors from all over the world. 😊

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To have an opportunity to meat amazing people from all over the world and stay connected

Interests

• interior design
• reading
• traveling
• watching sports
• scuba diving
• golf
• international relations
• playing cards

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy visiting the opera once in a while. I like all kind of movies, in particular comedies. My favorite literature is reading about travel explorations, history and current affairs.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Jumped out of an airplane once.

Teach, Learn, Share

In my spare time I provide basic German lessons for refugees when they first arrive to Osnabrueck and try to help them getting settled. I enjoy sharing each others different cultural experiences and having the opportunity to try all kind of ethnic food.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My laughs, my joys, having a good time together, sharing my hobbies, such as playing a match of golf or typical german games, such as Skat, Doppelkopf or board games. Exchanging ideas, interests and experiences.

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, England, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, France, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, Palestine, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin (French part), Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan, Vatican City State, Virgin Islands, U.S., Wales, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, England, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, United States