Hi! My name is Joachim, I’m a musician from Switzerland and I’m currently traveling by van in Spain and Portugal. I love meeting new people, getting to know new places, sharing stories and experiences. Playing the guitar and singing are two things I enjoy a lot, if you can join me that's even better! I also do piercings and small handpoke tattoos. I believe to be patient, easygoing and curious. I love deep conversations if you’re into them. Excited to get to know you!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

On my journey, I'd be excited to meet locals everywhere I go, to share our different cultures and common grounds. I've got time, energy and love, and I'm happy to spend as much of it as you'll want! If I can help you out with anything, I'd be pleased to do so. Cooking is also something I enjoy doing, if you like vegan food.

Interests

I've been playing the guitar for about ten years now, I've started busking at home to make a little extra cash and put a smile on people's faces, at least that’s the intention. I really enjoy music in general and I've started composing a few years ago. I’ve since recorded an EP and hope that an album will come next. I like sports too, especially hiking, running, swimming, calisthenics, climbing & yoga, I don't practice regularly but whenever I get the chance to join someone I happily do it! I do a little bit of video editing to share my adventures on YouTube, I’m also a body piercer and I’ve recently started handpoke tattooing.

• singing
• vegan
• yoga
• walking
• music
• guitar
• hitchhiking
• lakes
• food
• backpacker
• sea
• ocean
• climbing
• montain
• video editing

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite artist would probably Ape Chimba right now, but I listen to a lot of Trevor Hall, SOJA, Mike Love, Nessi Gomes, Stick Figure, Rebelution... So I guess I enjoy reggae a lot, musics of the world and rock music in general. But I also like other types of music, as long as it resonates.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I traveled across Vietnam, downwards, from Hanoi to Ho-Chi-Minh City, on a motorbike with my homie Yanick, this was a pretty amazing adventure, absolutely spontaneous, filled with surprises and beautiful landscapes.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love listening to people’s experiences and perceptions, if you wish to share them. I would love you to show me around your city and if you got enough time and energy for that. I'm happy to play music, clean, cook or help in anyway possible if you‘d like me to.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I've worked in a lot of different fields and I'm happy to share my experiences. I worked in art galleries, in fast-foods, shops, schools, hospitals, hostels, tattoo studios, farms, even a metal scrap in Australia. I've also been in the army as it is mandatory in Switzerland but I've now left it and helped out at the local hospital instead.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Cambodia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Laos, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland