Fulfilled mission:

Explorative journey around the world.

We are a couple and we did couchsurfed on our Trip around the World from July 2009 till January 2010. From there on we are on a different trip which is called marriage and parenting. We have two great kids and are exploring every moment of their passion for the World and learning how everything works and exists.

We were teachers at the Waldorf secondary school and actually made the trip in order to collect materials and experiences to be used as a base for teaching in classes.
Jan teaches geography and sports. Petra teaches social science including philosophy, sociology and psychology.

The photos from the trip around the World can be seen here:
Guatemala to Colombia:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=24320&id=1320034038&l=15333713ae

Mexico
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=20579&id=1320034038&l=6242edfe66

USA - Mainland
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=20578&id=1320034038&l=8d1fe8383d

Hawaii
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=17338&id=1320034038&l=eceaac6d3c

PHILOSOPHY
We live for love and harmony.
We believe that change is the active factor of life and that we need to work on improving ourselves in order to change the World.

We currently live in a small village close to Prague. Enjoy the nature and woods. Observe the changing aspects of the natural sorroundings. Learn to stay quite and provide support to each member of the family when having trouble being overwhelmed by strong emotions.

We are learning how to combine our personal lives with the family one and working lives. Every day is an adventure.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

We have joined couch surfing at the beginning of our trip back in July 2009 and have been hosted in Russia, Korea and USA in Seattle. It is a great way of meeting people and sharing experiences of life. We would like to use this way of traveling especially for its social aspect and the possibility to meet locals and get to know their way of life in different countries.

Right now we don´t have so much opportunities for travel. The house we were building is finished therefore we decided to offer our home to any surfers that would like to explore the beutiful sourroundings of Prague and the Brdy woods. I´t s and amazing corner you definitelly should visit on your stay in the Czech Republic.

Interests

Petra likes anything that has to do with culture and art. Specially the ancient cultures and art. But also modern theater, she is also an amateur actress. She likes to meet new people and understand their way of life.

Jan is interested in photography. He is taking pictures from the places visited during the trip. He has also traveled many countries alone. He loves to capture the moment with perfect light. He especially takes pictures in desert. His photos are very artistic more like a painting than a photograph. You should see it.

• arts
• culture
• theater
• photography
• traveling
• socializing
• surfing
• sports
• geography
• psychology
• science
• social science
• sociology

Music, Movies, and Books

Touching the Void
Alchymist, Paolo Coelho
The Pilgrimage to Santiago, Paolo Coelho
The Jacket (The Star Rover), Jack London
The Celestine Prophecy
2001: Space Odyssey, A.C Clark
Neverending Story, Michal Ende

Teach, Learn, Share

Everyone is a master and a student at the same time. Sharing and exchanging experience is very enriching.

What I Can Share with Hosts

We can offer the host to be a tour guides of the beutiful region we live in close to the Brdy woods. We can suggest trips especially during the Summer. We can also take them to a trip to Prague, possible on weekends. We can share experiences from the travels we have done, show photos, make a good tea. Play instruments together: drums, bells, tibetan bowls etc.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Egypt, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Iceland, India, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Poland, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Western Sahara

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, New Zealand, Spain, United Kingdom, United States