I do not really identify with my name or the place I was born in.

Nevertheless people call me Jan.

My parents used to take me to a few places around the world and early on I was able to see the diversity of our planet.

The moment I am writing this text my main occupation is to learn about the life that was given to me and the possibility that comes with it. I want to explore the inner world through the help of what is outside.

I am not always deeply thinking about everything :D

I enjoy the pleasures of life very much and try to be a good companion for the people around me.

My wife was born in Japan and we met on an island called Tasmania.

Right now I am able to enjoy the great gift of being in my wife’s home country which opens up a whole new universe for me.

I am interested in Budo sports and practice Aikido for 2 years.

Understanding and appreciating nature is something that makes me happy and gives me a feeling of contentment.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Buying a night in a hotel does not give me the experience that I would get on Couchsurfing.

I suppose life is sometimes about getting out of your comfort zone and especially about making friendships. Couchsurfing gives the opportunity for that.

Interests

• books
• meditation
• reading
• philosophy
• nature
• permaculture
• aikido
• exploring
• learning
• creating
• budo
• tabletennis

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: The Alchemist, The four Agreements, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance,

Movies: The Intouchables, Spirited Away, Cast Away, Zatoichi

Music: 60s, Nujabes, Buena Vista Social Club, Bob Marley

Just to give a small impression of a fraction of things. This is not set in stone. :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I decided to marry my wife.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my energy and time. That might include things beyond current imagination. :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belize, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Honduras, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Germany, Spain