Hi,
my name is Jakub. I am a doctor of archaeology, cultural anthropologist, journalist, amatour runner, I will be happy to show you around Elbląg and share a bed to sleep. With my wife and 5 y.o. daughter I live in a two badrooms apartment with seperate kitchen. Flat is located in Elbląg (Osiedle za Politechniką neighbourhood), one hour by train from Gdańsk. Apartment isn't very large, there always be a place to sleep for two people, though. My greatest passion next to archeology are low-budget travels, so if I only have the opportunity to help you on your trip, I will do everything in my power.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Once I thought that traveling is reserved only for the rich people, and lodging away from home must be in an uncomfortable tent or an expensive hotel. After the first low-budget trip with many adventures and wonderful memories I changed my approach. Today, more attractive than the five-star hotel is an apartment of cordial host, moreover visited places I discover thanks to residents, not guides.

Interests

Travelling, Viking Age archaeology, running

• education
• traveling
• anthropology
• archeology
• teaching
• history
• budget travel

Music, Movies, and Books

- Seattle Sound, Tom Waits, Nick Cave, Queens of the Stone Age, Pixies, Iggy Pop
- Twin Peaks, Fight Club, Mr Inbetween, Green Book
- Kazimierz Wierzyński, Szczepan Twardoch, Erich Fromm, John Steinbeck, Ota Pavel

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've had the chance to do some amazing things—defending my PhD, writing a book, swimming in a lake in Siberia, reaching the summit of Vinicunca, and running a half marathon. All of these were unforgettable experiences. But without a doubt, the greatest thing I've ever achieved is building a life with my wonderful wife and our beautiful daughter. They are my true happiness.

What I Can Share with Hosts

- I can show you Elbląg
- Pick you up from the station
- Bad, fridge and a damn good cup of coffee :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Poland