Trying to get the most out of life.

I am from the Czech Republic, living in Edinburgh.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Same as most people here, I believe: When travelling, it is very important for me to discover not only the outer image of the country, but the everyday life as well. This cannot be done very well when staying in hotels. The locals are the ones who know the best what is going on.

Lately, I've been managing to host people as well. This has been equally great, meeting all the interesting individuals and helping out when I can = giving back to the community.

Interests

Reading, good food, baking bread, travelling to random places, or planting radishes in the garden.

I also enjoy cooking or practicing martial arts.

• beer
• coffee
• vegan
• sports
• martial arts
• history
• nature

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Goodreads.com/PavelJuranek

Music: depends on the mood - but classic rock will always win me over

My top movie genre would be Fantasy movies, like Tim Burton.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sleeping in a cottage with just three walls and open view of the mountains in Thailand.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach, learn, share - when meeting someone new you can do all three at once. You share, they share, you both teach and learn. There is always something you know and the other person does not.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I always try and find a way to give back for peoples' hospitality. Bringing gifts is a classic - and spending time together is the most valuable after all.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Macedonia, Malta, Montenegro, Morocco, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Serbia, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Ukraine, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Czech Republic, England, Netherlands, Scotland, Slovakia