Kia Ora Couchsurfing Friends, (Kia Ora - greeting in Te Reo Maori, New Zealand)

My name is Marko (EU Kiwi from ex. Yugoslavia).

I'm circumnavigating the globe to find paradise and to meet some fabulous, interesting and amazing same-minded people around the globe; to share some worldwide experiences, while having good times.

I choose my ways around the world by striving to learn new things in life, gaining new knowledge and getting the best life experiences. I enjoy exploring new horizons by sailing, diving, hitchhiking, backpacking and couchsurfing, and am always looking for exciting water and land-based activities. Very keen on learning about different cultures, and to share my love for music, good food and being surrounded by good people.

The best way to describe myself:
I'm a "World Trotter" on the "Voyage around the Globe"

I started  sailing in New  Zealand in 2012,  sailed/raced in NZ costal waters and cruised the Pacific Islands in 2014, where I joined voluntary organisation www.seamercy.org and worked as a Manager of a Dive Resort  in Yasawas - Fiji.

In 2015 - sailed across South Indian Ocean from Bali to Mauritius, finished my RYA/MCA Yachtmaster course in South Africa and just finished the Mediterranean summer season.

WHAT DO I DO, AND WOULD LIKE TO SHARE...

Huge passion for water and land-based sport activities, music, cooking as well as teaching in undeveloped countries and volunteering for the communities around the globe.

Looking forward to meeting you soon...

Marko

CONTACTS:
fb: Marco De Gruya
mobile/​whatsapp/viber: 
+385 923461486

PHILOSOPHY:
Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet same minded people, with similar interests, get the best insight of the local knowledge and the best experience that the tourists don't get the opportunity to see...

"I'm not a tourists, I am a traveller!" :D

Interests

sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, paragliding, scuba and free-diving, traveling, music (guitar player, singer, percussionist, sound engineer that loves jamming), photography, rockclimbing, tramping, exploring new areas (food, culture, dancing & music), meeting adventurous people and enjoying life...
...that's more or less (a bit of it) :D

• culture
• writing
• books
• photography
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• instructor
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• backpacking
• windsurfing
• scuba diving
• sailing
• skiing
• sports
• rock climbing
• paragliding
• swimming
• teaching
• engineering
• hitchhiking
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

* Music concerts
* Documentaries about the nature

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sailing to the remotest islands of the Oceania, Voluntary work in Fiji, and working as a dive instructor in a tropical paradise...

Teach, Learn, Share

Teaching:

* PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor,
* Teaching English (TEFL/TESOL teacher)
* Guitar lessons, playing/jamming with fellow musicians,
* Sailing/Boating (RYA Yachtmaster, soon instructor)
* Teaching children (bachelor of primary teaching with 4yrs work experience in ECE)
* Alpine ski instructor
* First Aid instructor
* Swim instructor
* Surf lifeguard

Learning:
* Kitesurfing (beginner - finished the course, semi-mastered wake boarding, time to buy gear and train now)
* Windsurfing (intermediate),
* Professional photography
* Paragliding (on the bucket list)
* Writing books and travel magazine articles

Sharing:
* Sailing (racing and cruising)
* Rock-climbing partner (intermediate)
* Good moments with people around the world
...and last but not least...
* Happy and positive energy!

What I Can Share with Hosts

* Sharing knowledge and experiences gained so far... (and learn from you too!)
* Love for cooking and helping in ANY situation!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Croatia, Fiji, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mauritius, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Portugal, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Tonga

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, Slovenia