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Overview

  • 47 references 40 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Croatian, English, Serbian, Slovene
  • 43, Male
  • Member since 2008
  • Owner of destination marketing agency
  • Googler
  • From Slovenia
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About Me

43-Year-Old Millennial. A local from Kranjska Gora, but I split my time between Kranjska Gora and Ljubljana. Proud father of two boys.
I have many passions in life, and I’m sure we share some of them. If you come to visit and meet me and my friends from Kranjska Gora, you might just leave with a new experience or a story to tell.

My Philosophy
Two quotes capture my philosophy on life:

• “The first step to getting what you want in life is this: Decide what you want.”
• “What’s money? A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and goes to bed at night and, in between, does what he wants to do.”

I aim to contribute to the world and those around me by giving back to the community, investing in youth, and sharing this philosophy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy learning about different cultures and nations. Although I don’t travel as much as I used to, Couchsurfing has become a great way for me to meet people from all over the world.

Interests

Technology, psychology, philosophy and politics.
Yeah, you read it right - politics. I follow politics, because I belive a lot can be done now days with the power of internet to influence the changes around us. Especially in small country with the population of only 2 million.

  • politics
  • technology
  • movies
  • traveling
  • skiing
  • philosophy
  • political science
  • psychology
  • tourism
  • mentoring

Music, Movies, and Books

Book "Blue Ocean Strategy" by Kim W. Chan, Renee A. Mauborgne
Video "Third Industrial Revolution" documentary/lecture by Vice on YouTube.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I make an impact on the people around me, and together, we accomplish amazing things. I’ve helped transform my hometown, Kranjska Gora, into one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Slovenia.
However, the truly remarkable achievements are always a “work in progress.”

Teach, Learn, Share

I don't like studying.
I hate studying.
I like learning.
Learning is beautiful.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My time.
Time in your life is the one commodity that can't be bought. So use it wisely.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, China, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, Fiji, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Philippines, Portugal, San Marino, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Slovenia

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