I've studied Photography in Rotterdam, which is one of my biggest passions. I recently gratuated which means I am officialy a photographer! (www.jipphotography.com) I like to photograph, work and be around people. Specially when a person a certain passion. I am also a big fan of (metal) music, martial arts (like kickboxing, karate) and being creative.

I love to meet new people and to learn and capture other cultures etc. I also have a deep love for the ocean, I've grown up in a small town with a lot of nature and near the ocean. I like think of myself as an openminded person, you can find out yourself whether you think it is true or not ;).

Interests

For my travel photography follow me on @xploringbyme on Instagram!

• photography
• cooking
• cocktails
• music
• live music
• alternative music
• metal music
• art
• food
• beach
• cultures
• creativity
• ocean
• exploring
• karate
• creating
• festival
• kickboxing
• open mind
• portrait photography
• swimming in the sea
• fashion photography

Music, Movies, and Books

I love reading! I prefer reading english books.

I am a big Game of thrones and Walking death fan and love action or Marvel movies!
Also, I am a huge Harry Potter fan.

I really enjoy going to metal concerts. Bands like Avenged sevenfold, Parkway drive, Five finger death punch, Bring me the horizon etc. Actually I am a big music fan in general I like most genres, especially when performed live :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Well... one or more right? xD
- Seen dolphins in Croatia by sunset
- Stood next to a 36 meter high waterfall in Austria
- Climbed a cliff
- Visited the thermal spas in Budapest
- Met the nicest people in a hostel in Berlin
- Visited the black sand beach in Iceland
- Walked behind a waterfall in Iceland

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Dutch lessons, some karate or kickboxing , photography.
Learn: I want to learn about people, religion, philosophy, cultures, art etc.
Share: My knowlegde about photography

What I Can Share with Hosts

- Deep conversations about life
- My cooking skills
- A weird sense of humor ;)
- Dutch lessons
- Maybe a nice portrait

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands