CURRENT MISSION

finding myself in others

ABOUT ME

Hello, my name is Karel and I am a student, hoping to graduate soon. The lovely town of Gent is where I was born and where I grew up among family and friends. At the moment I am living in the city center of Brussels, a paradoxical city with many faces. Being here explains a part of my character: I like to challenge myself and seek the adventure in the things I do. Rarely I choose the easy way to accomplish something. I'm concerned with the world, but therefore in a constant search for positive vibes - some of which I get from music, going out, cycling, running, a good laugh, travelling,...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

For the moment I live in a modest student's room, where I don't have the space for a coach. Sorry therefore... But I'm willing to meet new people, show them around and have a drink or two

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

None until now

Interests

Journalism, environmental issues, global politics, languages (all of them), distant places, literature, music (mainly rock, folk, jazz), absurd humor, to cycle around nearby and faraway,...

• literature
• running
• coach
• drinking
• politics
• traveling
• music
• jazz
• cycling
• surfing
• journalism
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Ooow, where to begin? Maybe that could be a good topic to have a first conversation about. Something to break the ice, let's say.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have been lucky that travelling has always been a much valuated activity in my family. Actually there are a few things I would mention here. I will always remember standing in front of the Golden Temple in Kyoto when I was 15. One year later, I crossed Corsica with a bagpack. This french island is so far the most beautiful place I've ever been.

Teach, Learn, Share

Since I'm a coach surfing beginner, I would add that the initiative reaches much further than this network. I've hosted and visited people I hardly knew, and actually, this has always been a very nice experience so far... I promise to update this part as soon as possible!!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Denmark