Hi, I'm Jan :)
I am a chemistry student based in Ulm, Germany. As a hobby, I perform as a street musician with my beloved bagpipes. I've been playing the bagpipes for over 8 years, and since autumn 2022, I’ve loved sharing my passion with people on the streets!

Last summer, I traveled across Germany using only Couchsurfing, filling many cities and quite a few homes with my Scottish sounds. I fell in love with traveling, and with Couchsurfing. And now I’m here :D

About me:
I love good company and meeting people from all over. I consider myself a fun and open-minded person, but I’ll let you be the judge of that. ;)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people and making friends along the way. Besides, is there a better way to experience new cities and cultures than being in direct contact with the people living there?
If you know a better way, let me know, because I haven’t come up with one yet ;)

Honestly, even if money weren’t a concern and the best 5-star hotel were free, I’d still much rather choose Couchsurfing!

Interests

• dancing
• cooking
• coffee
• running
• meditation
• partying
• music
• hiking
• teaching
• science
• tea
• kalimba
• nature walks
• bagpipes
• cooking and eating

Music, Movies, and Books

I love to listen to music, but also to make music myself. Apart from bagpipes, I play the kalimba and the melodica. At the moment I am learning to play the accordion and a little bit the piano.

Naturally, I listen to a wide range of genres. From pop to rap, pretty much everything is there.
Some of my favorite artists at the moment are Casper, Macklemore, NF and J. Cole. So I guess it's mainly hip hop after all xD

I love listening to podcasts and of course I like to watch movies, even if I am no expert with films. However, my favorite genre has to be comedy. I’m always up for a good laugh! :D

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lots of things! From hiking in Saxon Switzerland and cycling between the castles in Edinburgh to partying in an old bank safe until 8 am in Berlin.

But the most amazing part has to be the deep conversations I had and the connections I made with the people who hosted me!

Teach, Learn, Share

Cooking is something I really enjoy, especially when I get to turn the kitchen into a fun, creative space with my guests or hosts. here’s nothing better than bonding over a good meal! ;)

I love science. But what I even love more is to bring it closer to people and share my enthusiasm with them. From fun facts to concepts of quantum mechanics, I love sharing my knowledge at any level!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, San Marino, Scotland, Sweden, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Sweden