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Overview
About Me
I have a relaxed way of doing things. I like meeting new people from other parts of the world. I'm curious by nature, love hiking, coffee, cigarettes good stories and second hand shops.
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
Hosting people is my way of giving something back for all the good and kindness I received when I was abroad on my travels.
Music, Movies, and Books
Music
Dire Straits, Fleetwood Mac, Daft Punk and I love an infinite amount of songs by various artists that I know very little about, like Harry Belafonte, The Eagles, Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra, Andrea Bocelli, Foo Fighters etc etc.
Movies
Band of Brothers, Crash, Captain Fantastic
Books,
Baudolino by Umberto Eco, Mans search for meaning by Viktor E. Frankl, L"Etranger by Camus
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
I never married
Teach, Learn, Share
I am very curious about other cultures and languages, and love telling about history, or my country. I can teach swimming, bicycling, and the helicopter (expert level).
What I Can Share with Hosts
I am a very easy guy. Usually I make people feel comfortable pretty quickly. Or so I'm told :) Lets share company, food, knowledge, jokes, issues and experiences!
Countries I’ve Visited
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom
Countries I’ve Lived In
Netherlands