I consider myself to be an open-minded person. I like to listen and talk although I prefer discussions about cultures, politics, literature and home-cooked philosophy rather than small talks. I can be harsh in my remarks but it always drives the conversation to the new, uncharted points :)
Currently, my biggest obsession is the Middle East, therefore I live in Turkey and I've visited Iran. I plan to travel there again and also to other countries in the region (this year maybe Ethiopia, Somaliland, Iran, Iraq), hoping to find a lot of new friends, places, tastes, music and thoughts.

My instagram profile: jan_byczk

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've started my adventure with CS as a student on internship in Cork, Ireland. Two things convinced me to do so - my small, student budget and opinions of my friends, who considered it a wonderful, mind-changing experience. Indeed it was...

With the help of CS I've traveled not only Ireland, but also half of Turkey. I was able to meet a lot of cheerful, amazing people, including my best friend, I saw a lot of places which another way I wouldn't be a able to find and truly appreciate. Currently I cannot imagine travelling without CS. Instead of cold hotel room I can meet with new, open-minded people and with their help discover the true face of the cities and villages which I visit.

Interests

Politics, literature, music, travels

• literature
• politics
• traveling
• music
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Tolkien, George R. R. Martin, Truman Capote, A. Sapkowski, H. Miller, J. Joyce, M. Frisch, S. Kisielewski (Kisiel), C. McCarthy

Music: Metal, Rap, D'n'B, Dubstep, Jungle, Folk, Punk, Postpunk, Classic, Reggae, Elektropop etc.
Bands: Tool, Joy Division, the Knife, Prodigy, Sepultura, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Malpa, the Roots, Beastie Boys, Underachievers, Chocquibtown

Movies&TV series: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, Parks&Rec, Modern Family, Scott Pilgrim vs the world, 28 days later, 7 samurai, LOTR, Neon genesis evangelion, Ghost in the shell etc

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I prefer to share it face to face :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some Polish, Turkish or Persian alphabet :) Also - I will be happy to show you less known face of Istanbul.

I would be happy to have guests from all over the world to learn their traditions, languages etc, especially from the Middle East but not only, I'm open for the knowledge and experiences.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my room, all the books and things in it, my time (to sightsee) if possible and some advice regarding the places to see and experiences to try.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Romania, Slovakia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Poland, Turkey