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If I'm not traveling myself I'm almost always open to host or meet fellow travelers from other places and backgrounds.

I'm an easy-going and social guy who doesn't take life too seriously and rarely says no to an adventure. I like to play things spontaneously when I travel myself and just see where I end up and who I meet along the way. Go with the flow is my motto, and it has led to many unexpected friendships, experiences and stories.

I love a good conversation and exchanging music, stories and ideas with interesting people but am also down to let our dance moves do the talking somewhere in the local nightlife. Besides that I appreciate the simple pleasures of life - nice music, a good book, food, drinks - and all of those are even better when shared with the right people!

I live in a bright 13th-floor apartment with a great view, a home office, a balcony, rooftop access and a gym on the ground floor.

IG: @mj.vandijk

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Sharing is caring and every good experience is better if shared with the right people. I always like meeting interesting and open-minded people and prefer a local's recommendations over the touristic places. If we vibe I'd love to visit you in your own city if I'm around!

Interests

• books
• photography
• cooking
• raves
• music
• guitar
• basketball
• history
• philosophy
• films
• thrift shopping
• languages and cultures
• festivals and concerts

Music, Movies, and Books

Lately it's been mainly electronic music and festivals for me, but I'm into anything ranging from heavy metal to electronic, from jazz to hip hop and most things in-between. Some all-time favs include Jimi Hendrix, Black Sabbath, Bob Marley, Gojira, Mastodon Parcels, Judas Priest, Opeth, Ulver, Converge, Perturbator, Yussef Dayes, Dire Straits, Boy Harsher, A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, Nick Cave, Ne Obliviscaris, Кино, Ария, Molchat Doma, Megadeth, Vladimir Dubyshkin, Amenra, Altin Gün, Tyler, The Creator, New Order, Gary Clark Jr., Kendrick Lamar, Hans Zimmer, D. Dan, KI/KI, Héctor Oaks, etc., etc.

I love reading - some fav writers:
Leo Tolstoy, Dante Alighieri, Douglas Adams, Milan Kundera, Irvine Welsh, Jorgé Luis Borges, Albert Camus, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Nino Haratischwili, Cormac McCarthy, Herman Hesse, etc.

As for films: The Big Lebowski, Fight Club, Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Memento, Pulp Fiction, Into the Wild and a lot more that I just can't think of right now.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have a general talent for ending up in unexpected places and situations. I'll probably think of a few when we talk. But if I'd have to pick one amazing experience it would have to be my whole time living in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some things on the guitar? Maybe exchange a nice recipe or two or a good book? We could do sports, go dancing or try out something new. I am generally curious about whatever it is people are into and down to try out anything. Oh, I could also give you a masterclass in rolling joints for a proper Dutch experience!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm easy-going and used to traveling alone, so I won't be in your way whenever you need your own space. If you wanna include me in your plans, I'd happily provide some good company and positive energy. Don't trust me when I ever say it's only gonna be one drink though.

Of course, I'd gladly return the favor and host you wherever I live at that point in life.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Latvia, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Norway, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Georgia, Netherlands