I am 19 years old from The Netherlands and I am now studying Technical Physics. I lived in Papua New Guinea for 8 years and moved back to The Netherlands to finish high school. I took a gap year last year and visited Central and South America, and eastern Europe. I am an active person and love playing sports, mainly tennis and football. For the rest I enjoy socializing, meeting new people, having an occasional night out or staying in and cooking. I’m fully vaccinated.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I joined Couchsurfing due to a conversation I had with someone I met in Bogota. He told me how he was driving from the United States to Argentina by bike and how he used this app as an alternative to hostels. It seems like the perfect way to visit places and experience them more authentically than through a hostel, and to be able to meet locals/long term residents who can give the best insights on the history/culture and best things to do.

Interests

• reading
• traveling
• backpacking
• tennis
• football
• freediving
• diving

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite book: Sapians: A brief History of Human Kind (Yuval Noah Harari)
Favorite movie: Catch me if you can

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Getting my Freediving master diploma in Utila, Honduras

Teach, Learn, Share

I am trying to improve my Spanish skills while traveling. I have taken some lessons and have a basic level but would love to use this opportunity to learn more.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I’d be happy to cook some meals and share some Dutch recipes, with my favorite being our sweet and savory pancakes

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Australia, Belgium, Belize, Colombia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Indonesia, Italy, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Tonga, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, Papua New Guinea