Hi! I have a curious mind and an adventurous spirit - I love taking on the things that seem impossible on the horizon and become pillars of my life story in the rearview.

I work as a Cinematographer and Producer in the film industry in Canada, which means travelling is a tool to expand my mind, meet amazing people and share experiences that influence my work.

Im currently driving a motorcycle across the US and Canada to honor my dad's life and spread his ashes in all places he lived around the world.

Check me out on instagram @karljanisse, or here: karljanisse.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because only the best experiences can be had when your heart and mind are open. I prefer meeting new people around the world. A country's true offering is it's people.

Interests

I love scratching away at the surface of life to see what sits underneath. Good conversations with great people is my absolute favourite pastime.

Also a huge fan of hiking, trekking, camping or exploring the world on two wheels.

• photography
• motorcycles
• scuba diving
• computer science
• filmmaking
• trekking
• cinematography
• virtual reality
• hiking,
• climbing mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Current Favourite movie - Sunshine (Dir. Danny Boyle)
Current Favourite book - The Surrender Experiment

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Walked around Sri Lanka for a month barefoot.
I lost 162lbs in 18 months.
I bought a motorcycle in a tiny town in Laos and drove it 5000km through Laos and Vietnam.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can freely teach photography and cinematography techniques. As well as basic motorcycle repair and upkeep

I have an unquenchable desire for knowledge - I'm interested in learning anything you have to teach!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Knowledge of photographic techniques or cinema.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Cambodia, Colombia, Curaçao, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Italy, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, India, Indonesia, Singapore, South Africa, United States