| LeopoldR is a CS Ambassador living in Bamberg! |
| LeopoldR is a CS Traveling Band or Musician! |
| LeopoldR has been vouched for |
| VERIFIED MEMBER Identity Checked, Location Pending more info |
| Couch available | Yes |
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| CouchSurf requests replied to | 100% |
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| member since | March 18th, 2006 |
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| profile views | 24,742 |
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| age | 58 |
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| gender | Male |
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| membername | LeopoldR |
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| education | Well :) (still looking!) |
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| grew up in | Meerane (Saxony!) |
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| ethnicity | Couchsurfer! :) |
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| Direct Profile URL |
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Languages- GermanExpert
- EnglishExpert
- FrenchBeginner
- TurkishBeginner
- PolishBeginner
Couch Information
Couch Available: Yes
Preferred Gender: Any
Max Surfers Per Night: 3
Shared Sleeping Surface: No
Shared Room: No
Your sleeping room is my living room. All yours... (There is also a small futon for 2!) NOTE: The number for the EMERGENCY COUCH in Bamberg is +49 173 674 100eight! (To avoid that you sleep under a tree!) :)
   
About good requests:
1) I am not strict but I prefer people with a complete profile (if you haven't signed up the same day). Completing your profile will take you about 30 minutes. I think the community can require you to do some efforts. Many active members don't even answer to requests with empty profiles.
2) it is essential that you are writing a personal request. Describe your trip and try to create a connection between you and the prospective host. Thats the only magic to make a good guest! When I request people, I try to write as much, good and personal as possible. ) I can actually recommend every Bamberger in my friendlist. So feel free to check my friends profiles to see if they are available in Bamberg!
Well, another thing I like to learn from you is your way of cooking. Simply great, if we have the time to enjoy a meal (of your country)? And I am eager to learn or practice foreign languages, like here!
PLEASE read the following, because I really appreciate it when people take the TIME to read what I've taken the time to write here :)
Note: Please bring a picture postcard from your town for my CS promotion board (and note that in your request, so I know you read my profile)!
COUCH My couch is nice enough to sleep on it for TWO nights and there is also a bed for guests available (bring a sleeping bag, pls!) and I don't smoke (actually this is a NO smoking flat!)! Note: My couch and home is in a small and cute village, about 11km east of Bamberg. There is an occasional bus transportation available, though not on weekends. If you have a car, or hitchhike you are good to go. (And of course I will pick you up and bring you downtown or to the train station!)
I like to go out in the evenings and have some drinks but I can also manage a good movie on TV. Public transportation is easy to reach from my place (though only on weekdays!), I can show people around in the city (maybe taste a deep sip of our LOCAL beer (note below)- and actually I am city guide), I like to go to bed until 11 pm if possible (hehe), it doesn't make any difference if you visit me on weekdays or on weekends (more time for you during the week though!) and for emergencies, I have some blankets available. :) There is also free internet and WiFi!
And (only!!) if you insist, I can take you to one of the nice Saunas we have here, if you like to. But maybe read also, how the Finnish recommend their Sauna. ;)
BAMBERG I live by myself in a small village east of Bamberg (note our 'special' old townhall below), a beautiful city UNESCO world heritage in the northern part of Bavaria, named Franconia. There is a lot to see here and actually - here is the home of good beer: Look at Beer City Bamberg! And check also current events...
Our cathedral is 1000+ years old. But if you read here, you realize that it takes weeks just to explore this monument! (And this only one of the numerous gems we have here!)
AND - if Bamberg is on your agenda, check out our Wiki and look if there may be a meeting coming up at the CouchSurfing group Bamberg!
Since 2008 I now live in my new home (near Bamberg), in a lovely region named Fränkische Toskana (Franc. Tuscany). (Note photos in my album at Kremmeldorf!)
Unless you come cycling:
~ Bike Friendly Couch ~ 
Well, and now that you are so far reading this, why don't you just drop me a line if you like my profile - or even better VISIT ME! PLUS: It will be a real winner, if you manage to address me with my REAL first name! :)
Oh, attention MEN: You will need to SIT on my toilet! ;-)
And sorry - 'copy & paste' Couch Requests will be IGNORED!
Or, as nerds say: RTFM! :)
This is something special, either for surfing or hosting; CouchSurfing in a rural area. Check THIS and join! :)
Friends (307)
 Roswitha Glaser
56, Female
Bamberg, Bavaria
Germany
Friends since May 2008
"Very well! ;)"
Friendship Type: Best Friend
I vouched for LeopoldR
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 TONIWALIA
48, Male
Warsaw, Mazovia
Poland
Friends since August 2007
"Hosted Christian in my Home in Warsaw"
Friendship Type: Good Friend
I vouched for LeopoldR
2 |
 Stephan Rolli
32, Male
Schweinfurt, Bavaria
Germany
Friends since September 1979
"Father"
Friendship Type: Close Friend
30+ 30+ 16 |
 MICHAEL.S
29, Male
Munich, Bavaria
Germany
Friends since April 2008
"Berlin Beach Camp 2008"
Friendship Type: Friend
I vouched for LeopoldR
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 Maria Ferreira
51, Female
Mogi das Cruzes, Sao Paulo
Brazil
Friends since May 2006
"I met him in France after years talking on MSN. After this when I go to Europe I like to meet him in Germany . We travelled together last year and maybe we'll do it again. He's a good friend of mine."
Friendship Type: Good Friend
4 |
 Marek Godawski
26, Male
Krakow, Lesser Poland
Poland
Friends since August 2007
"I showed him around Krakow"
Friendship Type: CouchSurfing Friend
I vouched for LeopoldR
1 |
 Susanna
33, Female
Frankfurt am Main, Hessen
Germany
Friends since May 2006
"met him in frankfurt & while we occupied his place in lohr :)"
Friendship Type: Friend
I vouched for LeopoldR
1 |
 Gökhan Dalcı
31, Male
Kadirli, Osmaniye
Turkey
Friends since July 2006
"via HC"
Friendship Type: Close Friend
I vouched for LeopoldR
1 |
 Tilman Bauer
27, Male
Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finland
Friends since July 2007
"HC Volunteering"
Friendship Type: Good Friend
2 |
 Ruby Kuo
33, Female
Taipei, Taipei
Taiwan
Friends since May 2008
"Berlin Beach Camp 2008 "
Friendship Type: Friend
I vouched for LeopoldR
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Personal Description
Trying my best to ensure you love Bamberg, greet new CS members (doing my best to make CS a world of fun) and of course:
Hosting & surfing!
How I Participate in CSCouchSurfing Experience
Actually I did couch surfing 25 years ago. The rest of the story? Just check my profile... :)
And for YOUR best CS experience - read this:
(I added this info here, to save posting it in forums - BLUE WORDS (below) are links.)
Like some general info on where to go in Europe...
For your trip, here is my advice: If you are new - read THIS!
Accommodation - CS, what else??
(Very important: NEVER consider hotel/hostels again!) - check HERE!
And about transportation - look here for Budget flights, Eurail and for German trains ...
For cycling info check Biketrip.org and German cycling experience.
And this is mandatory for Hitchhiking!
And if you like my city info on the left, you are most welcome! Just send me a message (better couch request) - so I know if and when you're coming! :)
InterestsI have lots of interests: Ubuntu (more below), Environment protection, cycling, Citroen cars, travelling, Sauna, camping, eating out, swimming, cooking, cinema, reading, music. Most important: http://www.grundeinkommen.de/ EN: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_income PhilosophyWhat goes around comes around. It really does. Oh, and that one - treat others as you would like to be treated. Music, Movies, BooksFirst Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis!!! Also worth watching: Australia! And before? Well, my favorite book for some time is The Hitchhiker's guide to galaxy, although it may take some time until I make it there. :) On music I change between Bach and of course Mozart. Well and there are a few artists, I.e. Paul McCartney (3x), Electric Light Orchestra (twice), Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits (twice), Santana, Yes, UB40, Queen (3x), Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Paul Simon, Joan Baez, Jethro Tull, The Rolling Stones. Seen all of them LIVE and you can look at the tickets at my place! :D Oh, I forgot the books. There are a lot, due to my many interests. If you want to read some German books NOW - look here. You don't speak German? No problem, check this - to learn German, online and FREE! Types of People I enjoyI mostly enjoy everyone. I love going up and talking to folks that I never met before and just seeing what they are like. I make friends easily. I like everybody that have the same interest in the same music that I like and have some things in common with me. Oh, attention MEN: You will need to SIT on my toilet! - And be aware, that I get along without meat most of the time...
Teach, Learn, Share
BTW, fed up with Win? Ask - I can show you better, NO virus & FREE!
The story starts HERE! - And continues with my favorite: Easy to use and install: ubuntu Check your local l i n k!
One Amazing Thing I've Seen or DonePadding a dolphin! (note pictures). But times have changed! Now, if YOU love dolphins, look at T H I S ! And actually the greatest thing in terms of traveling and CS was my visit to Poland in Aug 2007! I met great people in a wonderful country with many memorable moments. Kocham Polska - will come back! ;)
And seeing the skydisk in Halle: H E R E !
My travel http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/m/132a6a/ Opinion on the CouchSurfing.org ProjectInteresting, I thought at the start.
But nowadays - I am addicted to CS!!
And if your uncertain or NEW to the CS world, read THIS!
And look here http://vimeo.com/5043317 Or see, what the BBC notes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbcvVkIUZQYLocations TraveledTRAVELED: Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland (Republic of), Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United States
LIVED: Germany
WANTS TO GO: Brazil, China, India, Morocco, Namibia, Ukraine, United States
IS GOING TO: Czech Republic, France, Italy
What do these numbers mean?
This summary is not a replacement for reading references; it's a quick summary to help you get started. At a glance, you can see how many references a member has, and how many of them are positive, neutral, and negative.
In the second line, you'll see how many references came from people who hosted this member, surfed with them, and traveled with them. These numbers won't always add up to the total: some references are not categorized, and some may be categorized as more than one thing.
When viewing this summary, don't jump to conclusions! Things that are negative for one person may be positive for another, and vice versa. It's important to read references carefully and evaluate what that information means to you. References (268)261Positive 7Neutral 0Negative
27From Hosts 70From Surfers 41Traveling
 From steffi_tr Bamberg, Germany
Jan 19 Positive This must have been one of the other Steffi's from Bamberg, Christian;)! Christian and I met for the first time last week on a CS meeting in a restaurant in Bamberg. He's a cheerful, open and very active person and CS-member who has a lot of plans and energy.
 From Corrado Di Lena Herstal, Belgium
Jan 15  Positive We visit Bamberg togetehr his friend and also we taste some specialities and some beer.
Now I wait them to taste our specialities.
 From HaN NaH Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Jan 11 Positive I was very glad Christian hosted me spontaneously. When I was in Bamberg, he shared his long couchsurfing experience with me. Furthermore after an exhausting day I had a delicious dinner with regional beer and bread. He is an obliging person and I enjoyed my short time in Bamberg. Thanks, Christian!
 From Andrea Praderio Busto Arsizio, Italy
Jan 3 Positive Christian was really kind. He hosted me and another couchsurfer, while we were traveling in Bavaria. He also spent an entire afternoon, showing us all the incredible and beautiful spots in Bamberg and we had a really tasty meal in nice restaurant near his place.
I hope to see you in Milano soon.
 From Yufei Cheng College Park, United States
Jan 1 Positive Me and Christian meet in the very first day of 2012.
We had a good hiking trip towards a small town near Bamberg. Finially we stopped at a great local restaurant and tasted some Franconian and local beer!
 From Derek O'Shaughnessy Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
Dec 17, 2011 Positive Thank you for your visit to Me, I hope to travel to Germany sometime in the New Year, wishing you all a great Christmas From Inspector Derek
 From Nathanaël CAPELLE Tarbes, France
Nov 14, 2011 Positive Christian is a great guy ! I met him at the monthly Bamberg meeting. He's intelligent and very involve in the cs project ! He's very organized too.
 From beverly Durham Jakarta, Indonesia
Nov 9, 2011  hopely we can meet in jakarta... :)
 From Bharat Raj Sharma Pokhara, Nepal
Nov 5, 2011 Positive I knew about cs after reading the artical at newspaper then details by internet
 From Gerd Arnold Plauen, Germany
Nov 4, 2011 Positive Christian und Roswitha me for 2 nigths. We had a nice day and had a trip in my country. There are beautiful people. Thanks for the nice time.
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