Hello, I'm Lara from Amsterdam.

Being a lover of history, I like going to museums and old bookshops and churches, with my friends or just by myself. I also sing old music.

Next trip: Jordan & Egypt in October.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like talking to and learning from people from different walks of life.

Interests

• books
• hiking
• solo travel
• cooking and baking
• choir singing
• etiquette
• historical fashion

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Dutch folk songs, polyphonic Renaissance music, American country and gospel music, Middle Eastern traditional music, 90s RnB.

Movies/Series: Steel Magnolias, Forrest Gump, Mona Lisa Smile, Mad Men, House M.D.

I love reading the classics.📚

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I got rid of my smartphone.

Teach, Learn, Share

I’ve been told I give people new perspectives on ‘things’.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My company and insider recommendations for places to visit in my city and my country.

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Egypt, Netherlands, United States