CURRENT MISSION

Serenity

ABOUT ME

[As a poet, I thought I'd write out this section in verse, so here it goes]

I live to travel and in doing so unravel
The secret essence of life is a stream you paddle

You see this word called "travel" is accustomed to be excused
By novel dreamers, future fienders and sacrilegious schools

Who dares to fight for freedom?!
That's the question at hand
Before you host the world
You yourself must surf foreign lands

Who needs fans when you got hands raised to infinity?
I've hosted and been hosted in homes suitable for chemistry

Are you a friend mine?
We're all family rewind the times
If I died today
I'll survive in these immortal lines

What's not mentioned in words
Should be spoken through exchange

If I haven't met you yet
I hope to you see you on the plane

Nice to meet you, what's your name?

Social Links:

www.soundcloud.com/jdove
www.instagram.com/doveseyeview

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I use Couchsurfing as a means to connect with travelers on a personal level. I've learned a great deal from travelers I've hosted in Los Angeles and being hosted myself in Europe and North Africa.

Some of my greatest adventures have been in the fortresses of nomads, thirsty for the spontaneous unknowable roads of the world; I too share this desire.

Interests

As a creative artist, my work would be mediocre without my travel experiences. Meeting people from all walks of life, eating well, spending time in nature - all these things we become exposed to when we travel make us who we are.

I try to surround myself with impressions and people that provoke what is good and true! I've come to understand the importance of silence and being on a surf board in the middle of the ocean.

• culture
• books
• performing arts
• film making
• wine
• organic food
• yoga
• meditation
• surfing
• languages
• philosophy
• travel
• nature
• tea
• silence

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Classical, Jazz, Blues, Hip-hop, Folk, Alternative

Movies: The Lobster, Revenant, Interstellar, The Matrix, Book of Eli, Avatar

Authors: Samael Aun Weor, Dante Alighieri, Charles Baudelaire, Seneca, Socrates, Plato, Emerson, Thoreau, Sun Tzu, Laozi, Tolstoy, Machiavelli, Shakespeare

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I woke up!

What I Can Share with Hosts

To host and surfers ...

I can share my time and undivided attention
I can share my love for healthy foods and wine
I can share my ears to listen
I can share my sense of humor, which is better after 3 glasses of wine
I can share my honesty
I can share my space.. when available
I can share my music
I can share my freedom

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Morocco, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States