Stijn Vernaillen

I am still amazed how Stijn parked our recumbent in the small sized shed ; it just shows he must be an excellent package engineer ! I enjoyed to host Stijn, who hosted so many other surfers on his couch and it's always nice to see a young couple in love ....

Stijn is a really nice guy and I'm very grateful I could stay at his place for two nights. When the couchsurfing website crashed and I was stranded in Belgium, Stijn was there and helped me! We also had great chats and went out for beers! Thanks a lot!!!

Stijn has a nice sense of humour, I could make endless fun of him and he kept on smiling :-) We brainstormed together with lots of others and I believe we both ended in a CS Antwerp "Technical team". I'm sure we'll meet in one of the new meetings we were so eagerly planning!

we have ridden by bike thought Paris few years ago... by night, after few beers...( c'est un belge !) he's a cool, kind and funny guy !!!

After a short introduction at the Sinterklaas 2007 party and some online interaction we properly met at the 2008 paella and it was great fun!

Stijn is a thoughtful, entertaining, active and easygoing person and it was great to finally meet him properly! Hope to see you soon :o)

Hm, where to begin? I was lucky to meet Stijn (whose name is pronounced like Stan - just in case you wonder) at the Paella in Switzerland.

If you want to learn everything about Belgian beer and taste some of the finest brews that tiny country has to offer, he's your man.
If you don't like beer (like me), meet him anyway! He claims he is shy - ha, right, so shy he doesn't even show his shyness. ;)
He's clever, he's funny, he's generous, genuine - and VERY huggable! I'm still curing the bruises caused by all the goofing around with you, Mr. Vernaillen! Here's hoping to repeat that soon :)

Hmm I don't know why I didn't write this before.. Definitely he have a gift to make people smile!!!! He's so lovely, ask about his childhood and school years (funny stories:))!! It's always nice to meet him and have a chat (even if you are just comparing how many bikes do you have and what kind of model they are..:)), and he CAN play some instrumets, even though he says that someone asked him to leave the school where he was studying music (or something)... I still can't find the sounds he made with my flute!

Stijn is a very nice person, who loves beer and loves to give. great guy, where you can have a intellectual or less intellectual conversation with. he can really talk about everything ;)

Stijn was and probably is still on a mission to travel the globe to fulfill his endless promises. He and his friend were the first couchsurfers I hosted and were perfect guests which made the entire experience very enjoyable and exciting. I'm delighted our paths have crossed and am truly thankful for all their lovely gifts. Till we meet again!

We studied together and we did often spend days and also nights working on projects. If we were able to get some sleep before we had to go to school, he offered me his bed and slept on the floor himself. I think this was one of the first signs that he would become and excellent CS host!

Can be somewhat chaotic but this makes things more interesting to. Traveling with Stijn is Chaos and beyond but I like the beyond part.

My first cs experience was in Antwerp with Stijn. I think if you meet Stijn you think you have choosen the best place to stay. He is really very very sympatic and he has a big heart! I'm glad to met and discuss with him!

Stijn was an incredibly accomodating host and is apparently quite popular in Antwerp! I met many lovely CS persons through him and had a great time because of his kindness. Strongly reccomending his hosting skills!

We disturbed Stijn his peaceful Saturday evening with a couple of cs’ers. As a real gentleman he received us with open arms. Respect Stijn, respect. Thanks for the hospitality and the interesting conversations. I’m looking forward to to the “Bart Peeters” video evening ;-) See you on a next CS meeting!

I first met Stijn at the Belgian weekend in Roeselare and at a zillion other meetings since then.

He's a relaxed, friendly and yet another addict to this game we call couchsurfing.

We first met in Planckendael.
Nowadays it happens we don't meet :-) Stijn, can you tell us the correct procedure to adopt you? The house next door is still for sale...
Although some naughty CS'ers wanna change your world into pink, your still the coolest guy ever.
Stijn is just a great person to have around. You simply must love him. Stijn is not a couchsurfer, he is the couchsurfing project in person. Big hug!

Stijn was one of the first people I met on Couchsurfing. He immediatly made me feel welcome, although I was in my city instead of his!
Met on several meetings since then and always had great fun there.

He does have a tendency to wear a lot of pink, I do not know wheter it is by choice or forced upon by the cruelty of some of the other ambassadors :).

When in company of other 'strong' men, there is a chance that you don't find you car where you left it :p.
Hope to get to know you a lot better in the feature and meet again!

First met him in his pink piyama at the singing-evening in Dendermonde. Then he came to us for the birthday of Kristin. And at a BBQ.
If you want to meet a man with CS in his blood, you have to meet him.

Met at Free Hug event Groenplaats Antwerpen on the first warm spring-day. Attracted lots of people for hugging ;-) while Paul Codde was filming us all the time. Very nice first meeting him, a die hard CS'er, it was an honour.

Stijn was our first host by the couchsurfing project, I could never wish a better for U!He has an amazing life style, you can feel him as a friend for the first time, he really make you feel that you are at home!We've discovered together the better parts of Antwerp:)I can tell U, it was the best 4 days of my life!!!!

I just drink beer during my days in Antwerpe with Stijn is a funny guy. I think german beer is better dan belgium beer haha are very different i like both. Hope you see you in Mexico.
Cheers

So far I only met Stijn once in person, on his birthday party/meeting in Antwerp. We didn't get to talk much that night, but I am sure we'll meet again soon and have a good time.
he seems like a open and caring person who i'd really like to get to know better.

After you met Stijn you beginn to be a fulltime CS addict like him.
Respect
See you soon.

Amazing pictures.....stories....and choice in beer :)
All in all amazing host and guy!
Thanks again!
Oh and let me know when you make your way up and over to Canada.

This guy is CouchSuring lol He had great convo`s over some amazing food and don`t forget the beers!! Loved the pictures of Nepal, now I`ve got to get my butt over there. Whenever you come back to the states you`ll always have a place in RI or wherever Cara and I are lol Hope to see you before our trip is over!!

Our previous host for Antwerp was not responsive at the last moment and Stijn saved our trip! (I have a feeling it wasn't the first time for him ;) ) He was so warm and inviting and a true star at hosting. We had good conversations and he his 3 friends and drove two of us around til the wee hours of the night giving us a first class tour of Antwerp by night! Wish we couldn have spent more time, but look forward to meeting up again. Come to Chi-Town Stijn! You are Truly the star CS advocate. Best Wishes and Take Care. I would reccomend anyone to stay with or have Stijn as a guest!

In the coldest days of March Stijn offered us his couch after we lost another place to stay. We are very happy of the time we stayed at his place, he is a great guy, a great couchsurfer with lots of projects and also lots of beers on the fridge!

Met Stijn on several party's/meetings/drinks/talks,....
I allways like meeting Stijn, even if we don't have the same opinion. But when he does something, he gives all his energy. And he is a well-known Belgian TV-star ;-)
Hope to see you again in one of our good meetings !

he's a trustworthy and funny person!! we just meet on every great cs-meeting, let's rock 2008!

Stijn is one cool dude and a totally nice guy. We met and he introduced me to some cool people and beers and I had a great time. Wish I could have stayed in town longer

Stijn is a very hospitable CS ambassador. He sacrificed his bed so that i could have two wonderful nights in his room while he has to surf his own couch! Hats to you! I would like to welcome you to Penang if you happen to be in SEA.

I enjoyed many fine hours with Stijn at the Rotterdam CSC when he and his team invaded us with what felt like 100's of wonderful Belgian beers. Thank you Stijn for being the wonderful and positive person you are! :-)

I met Stijn at a cs weekend in the abbey of Orval. We had an amazing time there. Stijn is a very social person and great to talk to. Hope to see you again!

It was a lot of fun to talk to him and share a drink on Gents city square. Seeing his true enthusiasm made me realized how many great people CS project allows meeting. It fits his personality so well that I am not surprised that hi is a real CS addict. Hope to loran more about his “crazy life” ;) and about CS from him.

Putting as much energy as Stijn does into CS, I already take my hat off for that. It's always nice talking to him too, and to top it all off, he's a fellow citizen of 'COU City'.. GREAT!! ;)

Couldn't be more happier to met somebody with the same interest,Stijn is a very friendly guy with lots of experience of couchsurfing and those of his good ,orginal ideas in designing gonna make him very successful one day!I really enjoy the conversation with him!

To be filled in later :) :) :)

Couldn't imagine a better host for exploring the beer riches of Antwerp.

Stijn moved heaven and earth for me after a bad CS experience

We met at the sixth Via Via Borrel in Antwerp where we got to sit next to each other in a pub after reiscafé had closed. Before meeting him I didn't have an idea what a CS country ambassador should be like. Now I know: He should definitely be crazy (about CS), that's what he is.

Stijn is a really relaxed, friendly guy.
I think his middle name is "laidback"
See you around Stijn.

I've seen Stijn as a positive, active member online and as a relaxed, friendly member offline when he came to the sinterklaas party 2007 together with Martine, instead of going to Stockholm! He doesn't realize how DUTCH he is, so I understand why he fights against the reunification of Flanders with Holland so much! :)

This reference will probably go lost in the avalanche of praise Stijn has got, gets and will get in time. Met Stijn on my first ever couch surf meeting in a nice Italian restaurant in Antwerp. We had a nice meal and a interesting discussion. Stijn is wonderful guy, intelligent with strong beliefs. Very social and always there to help people out! Hope to get to know him better in the future!

Hope to get to know him better. Cheers.

Stijn is a great host and not a bad guest either. He always has the best of Belgium in his fridge: beer and chocolate. He'll give you a tour of what he calls 'the greatest city in the world'. He can tell you which beer goes into which glass and why there's a D at the bottom of one. He'll keep you company while you're waiting for a friend to deliver a baby in the middle of the night (he might snore, but he's there!). He'll stick things into your ear. And he'll drive you home after the party. Even if home happens to be in another country :)

Great partying with you in Rotterdam. Nice chat about Eugene, OR... Had a blast and hope to see you one day again somewhere.

Stijn, you made it high on my i-will-never-forget-you-as-long-as-i-live-list when you showed at the CSC with some big boxes full of special belgian beers, just to party for the night. This is the kind of guy Stijn is: selfless, friendly and very helpful! Extremely cool guy!

Stijn is a really nice person, really fun and patient in all the situations. I hope to meet you again, Mr Snowman!

After having dinner at his parents house, my train already left and Stijn was only one phone call away to come and pick me up and let me enjoy my first CS-surf!
Update: I would have to update this reference weekly now, because we became good friends after lots of meetings, surf- and hostexperiences, late-night-talks online and live, I always swear I will never surf with him again because I hardly sleep at his place, but you know I'm a liar...

We met Stijn as the travelling mate of our guest Martine, and we talked some little whiles during the weekend. From that, we know that he's a nice guy who we want to know better. Success with your bikes, guy! We hope that will work out for you well.

Stijn is a funny guy with a great personality!

I met Stijn several times now but forgot in the time to write about him but now for sure I know him as one of all the fantastic CS addicted people.
Perhaps I should move to Belgium.

How addicted to CS can someone be if you are at the airport on your way to Stockholm and cancel the flight to be at the Sinterklaas meeting. At the point that I heard that story I didn't know what to expect at such a party, but now that I've found out about it myself I can see why he did skip the flight. Hope to see him around at several other meetings again, he's fun to talk to.

Stijn and I have been hosted at the same time by Larry and Eleanor in Rotterdam during the Sinterklaas week end. He is class, nice and interesting. The designer from Antwerp can make you surprised easily by his creation. He is very helpful, especially to find a way ... under the rain. See you a next time, you are always welcomed to Lille !

We met at another CS friends going away party & talked a lot all night. what an increadibly friendly guy. easy going, good to have a conversation with & knows what a good beer is being Belgian... Cheers!

well, stijn is MR couchsurfing, not much else to say is there??!! looking forward to working with you, o country ambassador!

i had a great time with stijn (although im still unsure of the correct pronunciation!!) and his flatmate thomas. theyre both great, friendly guys and thanks to them i had a cool time in antwerpen and learnt what blonde beer is (just about). he responded to our last minute request and saved our bacon, we're eternally grateful!!! ;o)

Stijn's a great guy! He hosted us at very short notice, picked us up at the station, taught us all about Belgian beer and even offered to tuck us in at night...
Oh, and his house has an endless supply of chocolate!!!

My two friends and I stayed with Stijn and his roommate for three nights even though our couch request was very last minute, they were both awesome hosts ,,,Stijn even gave up his bed for us while he surfed his own couch :)

Stijn and I had a wonderful conversation at the 'Grande Place' in Brussels. He's a true ambassador and great to have around. Thanks for the good times and see you soon!
UPDATE (nov 2007): Stijn and I have met several times now and have worked together in the ambs team on different occasions. He has become a good friend and someone I can rely on. If only he wouldn't steal my sleep...

learnt me a lot of things about Belgium and 't stad, and more importantly he gave me the confidence to drink a kwak

Stijn knows how to live life! He is also an extremely generous person, has a strong social intelligence, and loves the belgian beauties!(beers). We shared good moments, like cafe bevers atmosphere, extensive jenever / beer tasting, collecting new surfers, the youtube videos on sunday morning. A true ambassador of hospitality. Thanks Stijn!! P.S. Antwerpen may be well the centre of the universe after all the superb belgium beers!! haha

Stijn hosted me and my friend in a short visit to Antwerp and he was very friendly and extremelly helpful, not only to us but also to the other couch surfers we met there. He took us to enjoy the night life of the city. We liked a lot!

stijn is one of the most friendly antwerp guys i met in a long time- still, he's got 'antwerp' written all over his smirk ;) he's an enthusiastic and responsible country amb, an excellent host, and i can recommend anyone to go surf his couch!

*update* have been meeting up plenty of times at numerous meetings, he's a real party animal, will defenitely miss stijn 'party central' vernaillen in australia!

Stijn is a wonderful individual, clever and relaxed, with a great sense of humour; he always has exciting stories to share, thanks to his amazing-crazy-out-of-this-world "party+travel" schedule :-) ! I'm taking lessons...

I had email- and telephone contact with Stijn before but yesterday I met him at the ViaViaborrel in Antwerp. And my positive impression was confirmed: Stijn is a very nice, intelligent, generous, humourous, spontaneous, very social and extremely friendly person. He is very dedicated and enthusiastic about the CS-project. I would like to meet you again, Stijn!

I stayed at his place for a few days and drinks. Good time was had overall by all. looking forward to staying again.

I met Stijn the first time on a meeting in Brasschaat and later on… hmmm I can’t count any more. ;-)
We accompanied together a crazy Italian girl for a road trip to Malmo and enjoy the local festival moooore than well.
Stijn is also my CS backup, my CS drink mate and we meet up each other frequently with our surfers.
Stijn!!!! Prosit – Scholl - Cheers – Santé – Salud – Egészségedre - Skål - Na zdorovje - Gan bei – Kampai - Hipahipa - Fisehatak - Oogy wawa - Op uw gezondheid!!!

Stjn is the host with the most. He turned a one day visit to Antwerp into almost a week of pure fun. He is a warm, extremely positive and smart guy who walks the line between being awesome and extremely awesome. Stjn is great for conversation and knows the best things to do in Antwerp and probably everywhere else he goes. I had a great time surfing with Stjn and can't wait till he makes it out to states, otherwise we'll have to go back to Antwerp.

We had a really great time cycling around with Stijn and enjoying some nice Belgian beers. He really takes care of his guests in the best way. We really hope to see this guy again as soon as fate would allow.

Met him at the CS meeting in Bruges. Nice and entertaining person, doing his best to help people out whenever he can.

UPDATE: met again at several meetings. Stijn's one of these party animals who tries to attends every meeting possible... he sure knows how to entertain a group of people and cares about people a lot !

I met him the first time in Liege, 2nd time in Roeselare. Good guy, funny, if you wanna know how God created the world, ask him :o)

He says to Jump! I say how High?! He leads and I follow, if there was a Bee on my face he would smack the heck out of it and I would thank him for saving my life ;-) If he had two Belgium beer's in his hands, and I had none, he would definitely walk up to me.....and not even think about giving me one, (yeah he would)he's a cool guy! I don't care what anyone says about him, for he is alright in my book! I respect him for what he does, I respect him for who he is, for how can I not respect someone, who is always happy to see me, who is always genuine friendly towards me and everyone else, he is willing to give that 110% to bring joy into our lives, and all he might expect in return is a little rub on his belly and a beer, and he's happy ;-) Yes, indeed Stijn, your our kinda guy, BIG ALOHA TO YOU BRO!

'Good Belgian Man!'. He is so enthusiastic! Thanks to him, we were interviewed about CS by a local TV, could have the chance to ride two crazy bikes and see nice places in Antverp. And thanks to CS that i could have the chance to meet him! Hope you'll never lose your ability to dream Sten!

Stijn is marvellous and meeting him via Didiers' party was fun. We had a chat about his life and work etc.. and then again he got busy in making photos of the party.. Looking forward to see your pics Stijn!!! Have fun :)

stayed at his place some nights. owerall great person. fun and easy-going.
if hell have some family bbq, ull definately will b invited aswell.
recomended to any couchsrefer, specially if you like belgum beer!!
best feelings

Me and my two crazy danes stayed at his home for three nights. Lovely home, our own key, lovely beer, mmmmmmm-chocolate, a funny friend, our own big room. Antwerpen has a very confusing streetmap , with streets in every direction, meeting in a triangle or something crazy, but Stijn will take good care of you, he has a closet filled with maps for you, and will call and sms to see if you are okei. A great host, not too much, not too little. I really hope I get the opportunity to show him MY Oslo.

He's beyond any of my pre-perception about couch surfing. I can't expect any better host than him although it's the mere beginning of the wonderful couch surfing experience. He's way too kind and generous. I am so lucky to meet and get to know him! Bless you, Stijn xoxo

A smile at 6.45 on a saturday morning, a hug, and here we were, on our way to sweden through half europe.Stijn kept me awake for most of the drive, laughed at my swearing at german queues, gave me drinks and sweets when my driving energy level was low.

We met up with the crazy Belgium Stijn at the Malmo festival. He came from Belgium to Sweden for just one night! He's extremely extrovert, interesting, fun and well definitely crazy ;0) If he can have a conversation without mentioning Belgium beer it will be a miracle.

A very nice Flemish guy - hope to meet him in Antwerp sometime

We just briefly met at the CS meeting in Brasschaat but I got a really positive vibe from our Country Ambassador ;-)
Since then we meet regularly on meetings or parties and it's always a joy to have him.

stijn taught me a lot of very important things about beer, bicycles and the best city in the world; Antwerpen. awesome host. Thanks for everything!

Stijn is a deserved ambassador,
I felt as home in his appartement and he made me experience a Duvel night with very interestnig talk. I felt like I knew him for years.
Thanks again man and hope to see you again.

It was last minute visit so we are really thankful he agreed to host us, especially when he had also other guests.
and then we met his friend, they took us to some pubs. Meeting was great, night was great and morning also was great! now we know much more about Belgium, CS and beers of course!

He contacted me as an ambassador to talk about a ridiculous negative reference! So he just had coffee and I had O.J. The circumstances why we met wasn't the nicest, but it's good to have an open conversation. You seem a nice guy Stijn, we only had little time, but take care and keep in touch.

Super guy! I hope he can come back to Chicago soon, or that I can free up some time to go visit him! We had a fine time here in Chicago, and he was an excellent guest, and got along smashingly with my friends.

Stijn is a true CS-er at heart like you don't see them often. He's a great guy to talk to and to have fun with, he also goes out of his way to help people or make sure they have a great time. On top of that Stijn is always in for a good practical joke, and you can't have enough of those ;)

We have met a few times now and i'm sure we'll see eachother a lot more in the future. ;)