Growing up in Hanover, I regularly spent summer vacations with my family on the North Sea island of Borkum until my university years - it wasn't far for us to travel. Together with my wife, I have now discovered a passion for mountains and hiking, especially in South Tyrol. But no matter where we're heading, I enjoy the planning and search for beautiful accommodations just as much as the actual travel.

I've practiced a wide variety of sports, from field and ice hockey to fencing, tennis, and dancing. Physical activity has always been an essential part of my life and has maintained its special importance throughout my professional career.