We are travelling this year together to explore humanity. Our journey is centred around looking to see people, and sincerely connect with the human in all of us. We are seeking a middle path of comfort and discomfort.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The most valuable and important ability we have is to connect with humans and life altogether. We believe Couchsurfing represents the coming together of humanity with so many opportunities to learn. Travelling to meet with people enables you to learn about language, food, culture, religion, traditions. In essence: ways of Living and Being

Interests

• wildlife
• triathlon
• movies
• music
• hiking
• teaching
• history
• philosophy
• nature
• adventure
• hitch hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Jim:
Oliver Mtukukudzi, a legendary Zimbabwean artist. Genre wise, new wave 80s music. Specifically New Order and the Police. Hans Zimmer, Mark Eliyahu, Alim Qasimov, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Hands down, the greatest movies are The Matrix, Fight Club (I won't talk more about it), and 7 years in Tibet. Always in for some movie analyses and discussions.
The best books I have read are: Can't hurt me - David Goggins, Extreme ownership - Jocko Willink, 12 Rules for life - Jordan Peterson, and Eastern Horizons - Levison Wood.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Swam for the Netherlands at the Ice Swimming World Championships in Molveno, 2025. Also, hitchhiking alone across entire Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
Let’s share some stories about our amazing lives…

Teach, Learn, Share

Share the beauty of music and sports as the two most global languages.

We are keen to learning about your approach to life (religion, philosophies, mindset) as well as the lessons you’ve learned so far.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A smile, and a soul willing to learn.

Countries I’ve Visited

Azerbaijan, Belgium, Cuba, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Mozambique, Oman, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Nepal, Netherlands, Tanzania, Zimbabwe