While... ...hitchhiking through the remote landscapes of Kyrgyzstan, we found ourselves stranded 30 kilometers from the nearest sign of civilization, with no cell service to call for help. The journey took an unexpected turn when the couple giving me a ride got their car hopelessly stuck in mud. With no tools in sight, we rolled up our sleeves and dug with our bare hands into the earth, digging at the mud until we managed to free the car. ...navigating Georgia in a rental car, we found ourselves on treacherous, rain-soaked roads that seemed to grow more dangerous with every turn. The mud was slippery, the slopes steep, and each twist felt like a gamble with gravity. It wasn’t until later that I discovered these very roads had been featured on the Dutch TV show "De Gevaarlijkste Wegen van de Wereld" titled "World's Most Dangerous Roads"!

When I host you I can... ... 🏙️ give you tips what to see in the city, and maybe show you around if I have time. ... 🎒 give you tips about what to see in the countryside around Groningen. ... 🎵 give you some good tips for finding (alternative) music in Groningen. ... 👨‍🏫 help you practice Dutch. ... 🧩 play a boardgame from my collection with you. ... 🧗‍♂️ take you climbing or bouldering if you'd like. ... 🚲 lend you a bicycle, or we could have a trip together!

When you host me we can... ... 🌍 share stories about our travels and life experiences. ... 🍳 cook a (Dutch) dish together. ... ♟️ have a chess match. ... 🏛️ have a good conversation, I love deep meaningful conversations about for example philosophy. ... ❓ partake in an activity of your liking, for example your hobby. I like to try new things!