I have been privileged to travel extensively for work and with my family (wife and two daughters). Some highlights were:
- Studying and working in the UK
- Wildlife safaris in the heart of Botswana’s National Parks
- Exploring various parts of the Ancient Silk Roads in Uzbekistan and China
- Horseback riding on the Mongolian plains
- Witnessing the dramatic landscapes of Patagonia in Argentina and Lençois Maranhenses in Brazil
- Visiting great cities such as Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town, Chicago, London, Kyoto, Melbourne and others
I would become a knight.
I am interested in foreign cultures and habits, local cuisine, natural awes and specific languages.
Current aim is to learn Spanish (Latin American).
I enjoy talking about the simple things of life, human nature and daily struggles that we have to face.
Some special interests:
- Traveling: do you have any tips to share? Can I be of help? Just send a shout out.
- Music: I play electric guitar and love a chat about gear, tone chasing, sharing tabs and tips & tricks. Are you a beginner or an aspiring guitarist: let me know if you have any questions.
- Minions: I have two daughters (little minions) and it remains fun to share parenting tips (how to survive daily disney tunes) with co-victims. Please don’t take every word seriously: I love my two little mini sharks.
There are not enough books on this globe.
Currently reading:
- Thomas Piketty: Capital and Ideology
- Matthew Walker: Why we sleep - The new science of sleep and dreams
- Michael Palin: Himalaya
I have also published books myself (boring academic stuff), but it remains a magical thing whenever a new volume is out. I am very grateful to have this opportunity.
Mental resilience. To stay calm facing a (proverbial) firing squad or mental demons.
This part of life often remains uncultivated and underestimated. That is a shame.
Both of my parents have passed away. They remain a huge source of inspiration.
And I am grateful that my daughters have known my parents in their initial stages of life.
Not being haunted by the pressures of modern society. I try to facilitate a similar environment for my little ones.
Maintenance of physical and mental fitness has always been a main target for me. I have a weak spot for martial arts (muay thai/MMA) and I love indoor climbing.
Currently, I am confined to the gym but wish to learn scuba diving.
I have a firm believe that humans are inherently good. Driven by anxieties or desires, people may just go off route. Let’s bring them back! 😉
Let’s give each other some space and restore mutual respect on a daily basis. That may already be a good first step.
- I have traveled to Jalapão and the Amazon rainforest in Brazil
- Attended a wedding in Laos (actually next January)
- Have finished La Divina Commedia and La Vita Nuova by Dante Alighieri
- Completed courses in Photography, Latin American Spanish and Scuba Diving
- Have reduced my guitar effects to fit on one pedalboard