Hi I’m Jaap. I’m an 58yo Dutch interiorarchitect. When traveling i love to find a nice personal place to stay. I like to wander around and explore city life. Looking at art, architecture, nature and finding a nice terras for a good coffee are the main activities, preferable with nice company. I love cooking also preferable together(vegetarian). I’m gay.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

During my time as a single guy i learned how important it is to share and connect with other people and other cultures. Although i have a partner now i still have that urge and see the importance of it. The world can become small when you focus only on each other. I want to broaden my horizons, learn and wonder with and from others.

Interests

I’ve a lot of interests. But atm the most time is into sports, friends and exhibitions… regularly go to a party or festival.

• chickens
• arts
• books
• architecture
• interior design
• festivals
• cooking
• yoga
• meditation
• gardening
• movies
• kite surfing
• sports
• nature
• exhibitions
• dance
• museums
• motorbike
• gardens
• growing food
• walking in nature
• gitar

Music, Movies, and Books

What’s strange about this topic for me is that I’m terrible at names and titles.. I listen to a lot of music… from classic to deep house .. visited ADE and .. love Opera and love to go to dance events till late in the morning.. best experience is a new experience

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

With 58 there are a lot of things I’m still thrilled about. The one thing that’s on top is becoming a dad.. 23yrs ago now. Sports.. I love them.. done a lot.. kitesurfing is my last challenge .. love it. But also little things can be amazing.

Teach, Learn, Share

Did teaching.. sports, profession. Always learning .. I’m curious of nature. Sharing is a combination of both for me.

What I Can Share with Hosts

energy, interest. experiences, cooking... but also sports and going out.. nature and art... ánd my Dutch roots

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands