An open-minded, quiet person who likes a good conversation, with a passion for music, photography, literature and travel.

In my spare time, I'm an active (jazz) musician, playing drums and piano.

I'd describe myself as an optimist. My glass is always half full. Enjoy and embrace life :-)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to meet new people, discover countries, other cultures and lifestyles, and share my experiences with others. Listen and learn.

Interests

• arts
• culture
• books
• literature
• photography
• traveling
• music
• alternative music
• classical music
• electronic music
• jazz
• piano
• drums
• nature
• film
• mindfulness
• chillout
• jazz music
• nature walks
• lounge
• street photography
• landscape photography

Music, Movies, and Books

Jazz, classical, ambient, chillout/lounge, rock, funk, blues, fusion... I'm open to many genres and always like to discover new bands.

I'm listening to: Kalabi, Fragile State, Lemongrass, Max Melvin, Vargo, Jens Buchert, Groovecatcher, Nightmares on Wax, Tosca, Afterlife, Massive Attack, Thievery Corporation, Portico Quartet, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Dave Brubeck, Marcin Wasilewski Trio, Esbjorn Svensson Trio, and many more...

Movies: very much depending on my mood. To name a few:
Moscow on the Hudson, Cast Away, 45 years, Bicentennial Man, Sling Blade, Whiplash, Jagten, Vozvraschenie, Her...

Books - currently reading: Fugitive Pieces by Anne Michaels.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Performing music in front of a large crowd and seeing them enjoy the groove :-)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach my guests to cook a mean Flemish stew, play some piano or have fun on the drums... If you're interested in languages, then I'm your gal, as well! (-:

What I Can Share with Hosts

Life stories and experiences, music, arts, and basically, I let everything depend on spontaneity. Everyone is different and unique - that's what makes life so interesting :-)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belarus, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belarus, Belgium, Poland, Russian Federation