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Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands
@BenC321
Member since 2011
CURRENT MISSION On an inner quest...by going out there..... ABOUT ME I’m a native English speaker from the UK and have been living long term in Amsterdam. It's a great international city with a strong sense of freedom, plus lots to do and see! I have good knowledge of the main sights so message me if you’d like me to guide you around a little bit! I am friendly, open and curious and love to travel and visit new places and people! PHILOSOPHY The journey is often better than the destination.... (assuming there are no major delays ;)) Money spent on travel or experiences is never wasted, the memories live on.
Interested in Cycling
Fluent in English
Learning Arabic
1 Vouch
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
Mostly to meet new people from all over the world and to attend international meetups now and again. They are also a great way of meeting people and making connections while travelling.
One Amazing Thing I've Done
I have written a book. Climbing inside the Pyramids in Egypt. 8 day silent meditation retreat in Thailand. One of the most amazing places I've been to is Pirenopolis in Goias, Brazil. It is an attractive town nestled among mountains and has a really mystical feel to it. Akko (Acre) in Israel is also one of the most amazing places I have been to. Beautiful and atmospheric.
Teach, Learn, Share
I love meeting people from different countries and cultures and backgrounds as well as those from familiar places. I like to meet people of all kinds of ages too, there is always something to connect with. I currently help out at a volunteer centre for refugees in Amsterdam assisting them with English conversation. It is interesting listening to some of the amazing, inspiring and often shocking stories they have to tell. I also have had experience working on a volunteer project for street teenagers in Brazil which was an eye opening experience. I am a native English speaker and have a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) qualification so am happy to help you practice speaking!
What I Can Share With Hosts
English practise. Knowledge of the city. Guiding. Companionship. Talks. Photos.
My Interests
Travel, Photography, Music, Hiking, Biking, Writing, Reading. Current Affairs, History, Media, Meditation
