KINDLY READ THIS IN ITS ENTIRETY.

2 night maximum. Perhaps more, but I can't guarantee it before hand.

I LOVE HOSTING, BUT ONLY OCCASIONALLY. IF I TURN YOU DOWN IT'S NOTHING PERSONAL, AND BASED SOLELY ON WANTING TO HAVE MY APARTMENT FOR MYSELF,
HAPPY TRAVELS!
I am NOT a city tour guide. I'll give you all the help you want, but won't be able to accompany you through the city. Depending on my work schedule and your plans, I might be able to hang out, etc.
It would be helpful if you have plans or a schedule for your visit.
References are appreciated.

MY SECOND BEDROOM IS FOR ONE PERSON ONLY! That's ONE ONLY! NO COUPLES.
As I often travel alone, I want help others out doing the same.

I'm born and raised in N.Y. and moved to Amsterdam in 1985 where I'm working as a professional musician. I have done extensive traveling both on vacation and as a musician. I try to combine the two. If I'm on tour and the situation allows it, I'll try to stay for a while after the work is over.

My favorite country to travel in is India. A magical place. Beautiful colors, smells, people, landscapes. Lots of poverty, but even more beauty and I have always felt extremely safe even in the middle of a huge city. People are always very happy to meet you especially in the smaller towns and the South in particular.
I like my coffee a lot. I drink almost no alcohol and use no drugs. If you're coming to Amsterdam to party hearty and/or use hard drugs, please find another place to stay. It's your vacation (and you can do what you want) BUT if you find another place to sleep during your stay at my home, please send me an app by 3am or so. Recently, a guest ate a half a space cake. I ended up in the emergency room with them. NO FUN! Please note, I'm not a medical practitioner.

IF YOU'VE HAD FUN AND ENJOYED MY PLACE CONSIDER GIVING A SMALL CONTRIBUTION TO:
Stichting Beerte te Maarn
This is their up to date information. Not all info is necessary from every country.
(Bank account IBAN) NL30 SNSB 0935 3789 60
(Bank account SWIFT) SNSBNL2AXXX
(Chamber of commerce) 65739264
9RSIN number) 856238855
(Bank Adress)
(street name & housenumber; )1e Hogeweg 22J
(zipcode) 3701 HL
(city) Zeist
(country) The Netherlands
This is a Dutch foundation that provides a last home to very old, sick cats to make their last days as nice as possible. Their costs are enormous.
I contribute to them regularly.
Unfortunately, their site is only in Dutch. Even a contribution of €5, will be helpful.
I will not know who contributes and who doesn't. It's an honorable foundation. 100% of the funds goes directly to the home and the cats and their needs.
Any contribution would be gratefully received!!!
Thank you!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It would be nice to meet some new people and a hotel is a hotel. A home is much nicer and having a host that knows the area is a big plus. Hotels are generally the same all over the world. Some are better than others, but basically, they're a really expensive bed.
At this point, I've only been a CS guest twice, but I've been a host over 85 times and all of my experiences have all been excellent or at the very least, interesting.
My spanish is not excellent, but English and Dutch are fine and a few words of German as well.

Interests

Music
Photography
playing Padel
bicycling
yoga
cooking
films
Volunteering at the Amsterdam zoo for 8 years.

• animals
• photography
• cooking
• coffee
• yoga
• movies
• traveling
• music
• skydiving
• racquetball
• volunteering
• talking
• being in nature
• women
• playing squash
• flirting
• talking to strangers
• bicyling
• staying healthy
• being quiet
• looking at faces

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite music is:
Jazz
latin
classical
funk
soul
and world music in general.
For my age, my tastes are pretty wide.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Skydiving in S. Africa.
Traveling through India.
Playing a musical 1350+ times AND JUST QUIT!
Volunteering at an old age home.
Volunteering at the Amsterdam zoo.
Making it to 65!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm always curious to learn new things and meet new people. Share my knowledge of the city and country in general.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Travel experience. Music interests. A single bed in a private room. My kitchen and house in general. Wifi connection.

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Curaçao, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, England, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Moldova, Morocco, Netherlands Antilles, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Saint Martin (French part), Scotland, Singapore, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), South Africa, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, United States