Hi, I'm Joseph (Joe), I am just an ordinary guy from Warsaw, interested in world and people, trying to find my way in life. I like to connect with people who are open-minded and love learning new things, as I do. I lead healthy or unhealthy lifestyle, depending on the mood xD
Recently I'm kinda busy, so probably I cannot spend much time with you.

I usually host people, and I've enjoyed this so far! I hope there will be chances for me to be hosted as well in the near future.

Furthermore, I don't accept requests, that are not personalized, and doesn't require basic information about your trip and you yourself, please inform your future guest what is your trip idea and why have you chosen me :)
Also, keep in mind I don't live in the centre of Warsaw (!)
I very rarely accept requests that contain longer than 3 nights or requests from totally empty profiles.

I'd like to ask you to do some basic research on Poland and Warsaw, which will allow us to go deeper into the conversation and raise more interesting aspects of the topic.

My instagram, where I post solarigrafia pictures: jj_longexposure

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe in culture of sharing and thanks to Couchsurfing we can realize this idea, it is a great possibility to meet interesting people and learn their stories. Also, travelling is an amazing experience, but it might be expensive, so let's make it together more affordable :D

Every guest has brought something additional to my life! I have many great memories of the time spent with my guests: thought-provoking philosophical and political conversations/debates, exchanging of music and literature preferences, pub tours, walks, cooking together various dishes from around the world, Chinese tea ceremony, visiting museums, restaurants and art galleries, watching sport, playing ps4, doing yoga, smoking shisha, and many more, and even more to come :D

Interests

• concerts
• raves
• chess
• reading
• traveling
• electronic music
• swimming
• international relations
• languages
• philosophy
• political science
• art
• world
• cultures
• sport
• sea
• self-development
• bikepacking
• crocheting
• local cuisine
• alternative photography

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to various genres of music, from jazz, through indie rock and metal, to techno.
Usually I watch thrillers or American animated series, I like dramas too, my favourite movie is "Lost Highway" - by David Lynch.

I don't have my favourite book.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I swam across the Vistula River at its widest point, in Gdańsk.
Worked as a volunteer for refugees from Ukraine.

Teach, Learn, Share

I could teach you playing chess, swimming, solarigraphy, backgammon, Polish language (linguistic tandem).

What I Can Share with Hosts

I want my guests to feel at home with me, so I start with giving my 2nd pair of keys, and the assurance that you can use whatever you find in my apartment. We can talk about anything, I am open almost to any ideas* of what to do together, and sometimes I have some ideas as well. If you prefer to explore the city on your own - I respect this.

It is very important for me to talk openly about our expectations on the time we spend together. This way we can plan something without stepping out of anyone's comfort zone. IMO frankness > exaggerated politeness and it is not easy to offend me.

*But if your idea is to see Warsaw's most famous monuments, then I'll politely reject keeping you company, I've seen it too many times.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Slovakia, Sweden, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine