I am from Budapest, Hungary. Though I spent most of my life here, I lived in Karlsruhe, Germany for 6 months, and I absolutely loved it. I still speak German (leider ist mein Deutsch ein wenig passiv geworden). That's where I meet my ex-wife too. We have two kids, but we live separated.

I am very much interested in understanding the world around me. I studied computer science and later I used to work as a University lecturer. After that, I started to work for software companies. My last "normal" job was being a product manager for LogMeIn. I quit in 2017, and started to do my own software as a service company.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people I would have never met otherwise. Currently, I live on a very limited budget. So, the basic idea is that if I don't have the money to go to other countries, then I let the world come here. You are very welcome to come and spend a few days here. I love to talk to and to get to know other people!

Interests

OK, so I love to go for a run in the morning. I love to cook my own meal (though I do it just a few times a week).
I love to meet friends and have a few drinks and a great conversation. Though I usually don't drink alcohol, they all do :) and I'm fine with that.
I do bodyweight training in the morning and I commute with my bicycle - I love being out there. I find it hard to spend many hours in the same building :)
I love to move.
I'd love to travel, but currently, I am in a situation, that doesn't allow me to travel as much I want, so I love to hear other people talking about their experiences.
In my spare time, I go touring. Either with my bicycle or with one of my motorbikes.
Oh, did I mention, that I love all sorts of bikes? If you love them too, maybe I can lend you one and can go for a short trip together.
When alone at home I love to read. I am interested in really all sorts of books, but I prefer novels, psychology, and everything science.
I am very much interested in history and politics. Have you read "Guns, Germs, and Steel" from Jared Diamond? If yes, then you know what I am talking about.
I have some side projects too: I do configcat.com and tradeproofer.com - I love both.
I am very much interested in software related businesses and programming. I understand, that most people don't :) However, if you are interested in that too that's great!
Oh, and I just started to take painting classes.

• books
• concerts
• breakfast
• motorcycles
• painting
• punk music
• folk music
• hiking
• business
• history
• road trips
• nature
• bike riding
• heavy metal
• jogging
• conversation
• learning
• programming
• cultural exchange
• excercise
• seo
• touring

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Dropkick Murphys, The Rumjacks, Bad Religion, Korpiklaani (Hello Finnland), Sabaton (Hello Sweden), System of a Down, Arch Enemy, Rammstein, Motörhead (RIP Lemmy), My Dying Bride, Die Toten Hosen.
*Basically everything loud, fast, folk, punk, Irish or Scandinavian enough.*

Books:
"Guns, Germs, and Steel", "Surely You’re Joking, Mr Feynman!"

Movies:
"Hell or High Water", "Life of Brian", "The Godfather"

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I took part in a 24 hours non-stop scooter race in 2016. That was crazy and demanding, but a great experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am not a pro cook, but I can teach you to cook typical Hungarian meals.
I am happy to discuss everything I know about doing a digital business (I used to work as a product manager of a product with 2,000,000+ users and a $40million+ annual revenue). I am eager to learn from you and happy to teach you what I have learned so far.
I am happy to teach you the basics of my favorite art, Eskrima.
And I can teach you how to bake a bread without any special equipment (well, we'll need an oven).
I happily teach you everything I know about my country's history.

What I Can Share with Hosts

If you would host me: I'm very easy going, clean, simple.
What I want to learn: People, places, and food. Conversations about science, beliefs, relationships. How everyday normal life looks like in your place.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Hungary