Hi, I'm Jan 👋!

I’m a curious adventurer with an open mind, always eager to explore new ideas and experiences, yet grounded enough to appreciate life’s simple joys.

You'll often find me exploring the globe. True to my love for sustainable travel, I steer clear of flying whenever I can.

I'm an outdoor enthusiast at heart, rarely indoors. Whether I'm in a park or testing my limits on a climbing wall, being active and connected to nature fuels me.

Oh, and I’m a proud vegetarian 🌱! I believe humans can flourish without meat. Living proof that a plant-powered life is both fulfilling and delicious.

Pourquoi je suis sur Couchsurfing

To connect with fascinating people, discover diverse cultures and enjoy life in general.

Centres d'intérêt

• culture
• folklore
• motorcycles
• chess
• traveling
• bouldering
• guitar
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• cartography
• hitchhiking
• nature
• climbing
• trains
• boardgames
• vegetarian cooking
• barefoot walking

Morceaux de musique, films et livres

🎵 Music:
Swallow the Sun, The Cure, David Bowie, Type O Negative, Gojira, Depeche Mode, Opeth, Lana Del Rey, Siouxsie, Kino, Panopticon, Deafheaven

Most genres I can enjoy, I would love to hear some music from your country!

🎞️ Movies:
Trainspotting, The Wicker Man, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, A Clockwork Orange, The Shining, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Mulholland Drive, Stand by Me, Festen, Иди и смотри (Come and See)

At my local art cinema (Forum or ORKZ) here in Groningen I like to discover new (old) movies .

📚 Books:
Some of my favourites:
The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Discovery of Heaven by H. Mulisch, The Dinner by H. Koch

I also love a good thriller!

Une aventure extraordinaire que j'ai vécue

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"!

Enseignez, apprenez, partagez

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!

Ce que j'aimerais partager avec mes hôtes

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!

Pays que j'ai visités

Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom

Pays dans lesquels j'ai vécu

Netherlands