I'm Dan, born and raised in England, and now looking for a place to live in Germany with my wife. We are looking for a community of some form to join, I think that living more closely together in community is a healthier and "better" way to live than the isolated and individualised lives that are so common.

I am interested in regenerative lifestyles and practices, and when I lived in New Zealand I learnt about permaculture and many topics related to this about growing organic food, fibres and fuel, localism, and community resilience.

Interests

I enjoy exploring a new city on foot (free walking tours are amazing), I like the feel you get for a city in this way, and seeing the interactions between people and how they use their city. I usually have a camera with me, and like street photography, though sometimes I get a bit scared of doing it myself it can lead to some interesting conversations.

I love food (both cooking and eating), and love to find interesting places to eat good food. I like to try local cuisine, but don't feel that I have to eat authentic local food for every meal - the best and most authentic local food is always home cooked though, and I am always happy to contribute my 'skills' towards a meal.

• photography
• dining
• cooking
• coffee
• walking
• traveling
• engineering
• tours

Music, Movies, and Books

I love reading, and think it is a great way (through both fiction and non-fiction) to learn about people, places and events. Some of my favourite books are:
- One day in the life of Ivan Denisovich by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
- Black lamb and grey falcon by Rebecca West
- The old man and the sea by Ernest Hemingway
- The summer book by Tove Jannson
- Labyrinths by Jorge Luis Borges

I am open to most music, I mostly listen to hip-hop (Flying Lotus, J Dilla), jazz (John Coltrane, Charlie Parker), RnB, electronic...

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share what I believe I know about permaculture, community living and organising, maybe teaching a little and learning at the same time. Discussions on all topics are welcome, and I love to learn about new things from people with a passion for them.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer a meal, conversation and a calm and clean presence.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Laos, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Croatia, Germany, New Zealand, United Kingdom