Curious and open minded, loving literature and discussions about life and the thoughts which are leading us through. Working as an assistant teacher in Canada (Montréal) at the moment. Normally studying. Exploring the pleasure of travelling.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like travelling a lot and Couchsurfing might be the best possibility for an authentic impression of a country's mentality and people. :-)

Interests

- Sport (Swimming, Yoga, Dancing, Aïkido)
- Literature
- Photography
- Cooking (alone or with friends)
- Writing stories and poems
- Meeting new people
- Going for a walk

Music, Movies, and Books

Concerning music, it doesn't really matter to me what kind of I'm listening to. It's simply one of the deepest bridges to the thoughts and feeling of people around the world, so I like the diversity of music. But if I had to name some real favourites, it'll be singer-songwriter folk and indie, soundtrack, electronica and rock'n'roll.
So artists like Clueso, Alt-J, Hans Zimmer, Ludovico Einaudi, The Black Keys, The Beatles, Eddie Vedder...

Movies: Almost the same. Except horror and action films without any message behind.

Books: Too many to list! Classics, today's (German and Anglophone) literature, but nether the less adoring for example "Harry Potter" as masterpiece of structured interference of volumes and great example for an allegory referring to history (social and group psychology in times of war and racism).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Camping at minus five degrees in a Canadian National Park, getting up early in the morning and watch the sun getting up. For me, personally, a pretty amazing moment, reminding me again of nature's beauty.

Travelling across Canada from Montreal to Banff by bus. Highly recommended experience (but just try one-way, it's two days and 15 hours).

Teach, Learn, Share

"Le talent, c'est comme l'argent. Il n'est pas nécessaire d'en avoir pour en parler." (Jules Renard)

“Il ne faut pas attendre d’être parfait pour commencer quelque chose de bien.” (Abbé Pierre)

"Der Langsamste, der sein Ziel nicht aus den Augen verliert, geht noch immer geschwinder als jener, der ohne Ziel umherirrt." (Gotthold Ephraim Lessing)

What I Can Share with Hosts

A smile, a big cup of tea, cooking together (if you like to join me), discussions about your personal perspective of the sense behind living and your plans to achieve it.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Italy, Scotland, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Germany