| 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 | 25,451 |
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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
No smoking allowed
Has children: No
Can host children: Yes
Has pets: No
Can host pets: Yes
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 (319)
 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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 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 |
 Roswitha Glaser
56, Female
Bamberg, Bavaria
Germany
Friends since May 2008
"Very well! ;)"
Friendship Type: Best Friend
I vouched for LeopoldR
30+ 30+ 30+ |
 Maria Ferreira
52, 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 |
 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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 Marek Godawski
27, Male
Krakow, Lesser Poland
Poland
Friends since August 2007
"I showed him around Krakow"
Friendship Type: CouchSurfing Friend
I vouched for LeopoldR
1 |
 flohfish
34, Male
Berlin, Berlin
Germany
Friends since May 2008
"Berlin Beach Camp Vol. 4"
Friendship Type: CouchSurfing Friend
I vouched for LeopoldR
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 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
Frankfurt am Main, Hessen
Germany
Friends since July 2007
"HC Volunteering"
Friendship Type: Good Friend
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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 (279)272Positive 7Neutral 0Negative
31From Hosts 73From Surfers 44Traveling
 From Stacie Stubbendick Westminster, United States
Apr 13  Positive I don't know Christian that well yet, but he seems very passionate about couch surfing, and I'm looking for getting to know him more at other CouchSurfing meetings. He seems like someone that would be an excellent host or surfer :)
 From Kasia and Adrian Grzebyk Krakow, Poland
Apr 12 Positive Christian is an extremely friendly and helpful person. He's an experienced CS-er and can give you lots of useful advice.
He's also very talkative and funny, so you won't be bored if you decide to host him.
We're really looking forward to meeting him at his place.
 From Megan Blake Halifax, Canada
Apr 11 Positive I'm glad I had the chance to meet Christian while being hosted together in Krakow as I enjoyed speaking with him about alternative energies and Germany. He has extensive traveling experience and world knowledge and I hope we will be able to meet again in Bavaria.
 From Ádám Németh Budapest, Hungary
Apr 10  Positive He is really a respectful CSer and trustworthy :)
We went for a few drinks then I showed them and his friend Erica some cool places in Kraków and we had some nice chats too
If I manage to get to Germany in May then be prepared :D
 From Ania * SALICJO Krakow, Poland
Apr 8 Positive Christian and Erica visited Kraków for Easter time and I had pleasure to host them. He is very relaxed and ready do diffrent stuff with You - no matter is this is night mass or traveling with couch surfers aroudn Kraków. I'm happy to meet such interestin person. Maybe see You in Germany.
 From Gerda Andersen Copenhagen, Denmark
Apr 4 Positive We had our first surfingexperience with Christian in Bamberg and he took very good care of us. Showed us all the nice and interesting places in Bamberg and took us to a local place, where they made good food and beer. He introduced us also to another nice and friendly CS Erica, and taught us some of the “fränkischen” habits. Finn still remembers the trick with the jar. Christian is the most experienced CS I know and he could give me many good advices.
We couldn´t get a better start.
 From Maciek and Marta W. Pawlowice, Poland
Mar 12 Positive Although Christian is a little bit older than most of couchsurfers he is mentaly young. He is very open and nice person. Good companion for discussion at any subject. Thanks for Your hospitality and see You soon :)
 From Vibhor Singh Milano, Italy
Feb 21 Positive Christian is a geniunely nice person and it was a great pleasure to host him and his friends at my place. Though they were here only for 1 day, but it was a nice experience to share time and lots of talks with them. You are always welcome back to my place if you visit milan... Christian! Good Luck!
 From Gustavo Moledo Buenos Aires, Argentina
Feb 18 Positive we shared a very nice turquish dinner ,,we talked a lot ,his son is a great boy as well
 From Thomas Kawala Graefenberg, Germany
Feb 14 Positive I met Christian and some other nice people at the Bamberg CS meeting last Sunday. I am a newbie. All my questions were answered. He has a lot of experience.
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