Hey there – I am Andy, nice to meet you! :)

You know, I really love traveling, but there are two big problems traveling with me: Tight budget and my introverted self who wants to be an extrovert (although my friends like to tell me otherwise) .So I guess couch surfing could solve both – right? I love meeting new people, but I won't be the one talking to anyone first. But: If you're open minded and just say "Hi" first, I'll be just as outgoing as you!

Even though I'm kind of pessimistic about the future and like to think of myself as a misanthrope, I guess deep in my heart I'm the exact opposite, a philanthropist. I'm volunteering in our local chapter for disaster relief (THW) and work as PR manager/designer for a company in the public sector, assisting people with disabilities with working and living programs. I like to think that if everyone just tries to make the world a little bit better, we can go a long way.

I have way too many hobbies for my own good. If I'm not not at a concert or festival, you might find me crocheting, photographing or bouldering. Or exploring the neighborhood. Or petting animals. Or tending to my 60+ houseplants. Just having a nice time in general, be it alone or with nice people around me :)

Looking forward to making new friends and to invite you to Germany in exchange!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to brighten my horizon, learn about other cultures with traveling – and the best chance to get to know the place is to know someone out there! Let's be honest: I'm also happy with saving a bit of money on a trip. But I'm also more than happy with staying at a paid accommodation and just meet up for a chat or a small tour around the place!

In 2023 I also had my first house sitting experience – love every bit of it. Since I don't have a lot of reviews on here, you might want to have a look at those reviews: https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/house-and-pet-sitters/germany/bavaria/furth/l/1715073

Music, Movies, and Books

If you listen to Metalcore or Post Hardcore, we are already friends.

TV: Everything with David Tennant in it, BBC shows in general. Also most things Marvel related, The Umbrella Academy, Supernatural, Ghibli Movies, …

I don't read as much as I used to. But if I do, I mostly read thriller or horror books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Every single time im traveling alone. I met so many great people, had to step out of my comfort zone so many times and was f*cking proud of myself every time afterwards.

Teach, Learn, Share

Also I love listening to peoples stories – if you want to, you can tell me about your life all night long! Happy to bring my own experiences into the conversation or to have a nice, civil discussion about almost anything, too.
If you want to learn a bit of German, let's talk about the beauty of words as Grundstücksverkehrsgenehmigungszuständigkeitsübertragungsverordnung 🫡

What I Can Share with Hosts

My cooking skills :) I'm in no way a master, but it seems I can cook pretty decent meals out of anything in the fridge. Or maybe something Vietnamese, like a nice Phở? (Disclaimer: Made out of pre-made soup base, not enough time to make the broth from start 😅)

And, if there's enough time for me in advance: Tell me about your favourite animal and I will bring a small, handmade token of appreciation 🤗

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Scotland, Spain, United States, Viet Nam