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Overview

  • 11 references 11 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Dutch, English, German, Portuguese, Swiss German; learning French, Italian
  • 54, Male
  • Member since 2010
  • Former opera soloist, now primary school teacher
  • Early nineties Music High School, Opera Studio. Career ch...
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About Me

IMPORTANT: Lately I have had to decline many requests due to the very short notice they came at. I love having guests but mostly I need at least 1 week notice, preferrably even more... Thanks for understanding! And exceptions confirm the rule.

CURRENT MISSION

On my way to live and let live

ABOUT ME

All about me? That's a bit much.

I am an open minded guy, interested in virtually anything, moved all over the place, now settled into a bit more stable life in Switzerland.

PHILOSOPHY

"The advantage of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting new discoveries." A.A. Milne.

"Life is what happens while you're making other plans." John Lennon.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I can do with cheap/free places to stay and can understand other peoples wish for the same, so it is what I will offer too. I am curious and love to host.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Hosted a couple of times now. Confirms my first idea about CS: Wonderful. I enjoy hosting. Visited as well: Cool, funny, new experiences. And lasting contacts too!

Interests

Too many to mention. Tell me about you, and I will get interested anyway. I click on to real people, who are honest and show an interest in, and care for the world around them.

Music, Movies, and Books

I have seen a movie, I have sung a song, I have read a book.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Goodness me... Can we discuss this when we meet?

Teach, Learn, Share

Amongst other things, I can teach you how to use your voice. But it includes much more than vocal chords. Be prepared to apply brain and body, heart and mind, soul and sole.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Croatia, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Egypt, England, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Kenya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Scotland, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State, Wales, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, Germany, Kenya, Netherlands, Switzerland

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