CURRENT MISSION

Make this world a better one.

ABOUT US

Jacques is born in Tangier, lived, studied and made a career in advertising in Paris, now living between Queensland, Australia and Nusa Lembongan (Bali).
I am 63, but still 30 yo in my head. I consider myself a citizen of the world and used to dream of a planet without frontiers. I married Julie in Brisbane in 2014 and again in Bali in 2015.
I am fit and healthy, exercise a lot - gym, swim, sea kayak.
I am passionate about photography
My older daughter, Pauline 33 y.o, is a singer currently based in Brisbane
check her site:
http://www.mzaza.com
My younger daughter, Pamela, 23 y.o, is a kitchen chef in Paris

Julie is 29. She is a born traveller and and undertook photography since we met. She is from La Reunion Island, a French Island in the Indian Ocean next to Mauritius.
PHILOSOPHY
Reach inner peace. Be content. Learn to go slow - and this is a hard one for me! -:)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I welcome people in my unit in Brisbane. A separate double bedroom with private bathroom. Can accomodate a couple

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I completed a trip to Mexico, Cuba and Puerto Rico and I mainly used Couchsurfing for my accommodation in Puerto Rico and Mexico. It is definitely the best way to travel. Knowing that a friend is waiting for you in a city you visit for the first time, being connected to their friends, being shown or told about the good places to go are all invaluable introduction to a country and it's culture. I made real friends every where I stayed and feel now that the people who hosted me and the people I hosted in Brisbane form a community of men and women who share real values - curiosity, open mind, individuality, independence and respect for other cultures.

Interests

The environment - member pof Greenpeace, free speech and democracy - member of GetUp! www.getup.org an AVAAZ, flying planes, scuba diving, my BMW 1200, photography, music (latin music, Manu Chao, Chambao, Macaco, Santana, Mozart and of course, Pauline Maudy -:) ) Dance salsa. son y cha cha cha!

• culture
• photography
• dancing
• environment
• exercise
• flying
• traveling
• music
• latin music
• kayaking
• scuba diving
• swimming
• business

Music, Movies, and Books

So many books! Movies? Mozart by Losey, The Schindler's list among many others. Music: latin, dance, electronica and my daughter's Mzaza!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Qld aerobatic championship or how to master the fear of death, diving and filming the great barrier reef, connecting beyond cultures and language barriers in India

Teach, Learn, Share

well, I'm 63 so I did a lot in my life already and I have a few skills to share - see my interest sections. I made my career in advertising and direct marketing so I know a bit about business and I love to help young entrepreneurs to set themselves up and become independent and successful. I also scuba dive and fly planes. I love photography and share my skills with fellow photographers.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Cuba, Fiji, French Polynesia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Puerto Rico, Réunion, Saint Lucia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, France, Indonesia, Morocco

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