CURRENT MISSION

To promote human rights and having lots of fun while doing it.

ABOUT ME

Journalist and Dutch language teacher, socialist, human rights activist. Foodie, book worm, cat-lover. My heart is floating somewhere in the triangle Rotterdam-Dublin-Palestine.

PHILOSOPHY

Diversity makes the world a better place.

"He who allows oppression shares the crime" - Erasmus

Without being religious I believe that all human beings are somehow connected. That makes us responsible for one another's well being: help out when we can, speak up against injustice. (and yes, I do practice what I preach)

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I only just reactivated my account, open to guests.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

A few years back, I hosted several people in a short period of time and stayed in touch with some of them. I took a wee break. CS is enriching but intense.

兴趣

Politics, International relations, Palestine, cuisine, art, music, hiking, rollerblading, going places, seeing stuff, meeting people.

音乐、电影和书籍

To use an Eurocentric term, I like world music: Marcel Khalife, Fairouz, Kamilya Joubran, Nizar Rohana, Apo and the Apostles, bossa nova, fado, morna everything..! But also 80's pop, Irish Folk Rock and French chansons.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

My first trip to the occupied Palestinian territories left a lasting impression. Saw awful stuff, met awesome people. If you feel Palestine is 'disputed' territory (it's under a brutal and illegal military occupation) and Israel's reign of terror legitimate defense, don't send your couch request. I'm more than willing to explain what's going on on the ground, if our basic standards re human rights are similar.

教，学，和分享

I'm a pretty decent cook. Tell me your adventures, and I'll feed you. How's that for an exchange?

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

A bed in a separate room. If I'm home around dinner time, you're welcome to join.

我游览过的国家

Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Morocco, Northern Ireland, Palestine, Poland, Switzerland, United Kingdom

我居住过的国家

France, Ireland, Netherlands

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