Hi there!

My name is Melissa, I'm 26 and from the Netherlands.

I'm really interested in learning and experiencing more about living of the grid, nature/gardening, building/woodwork and farmwork.

Most likely you'll either find me writing, drawing or dreaming away under a tree, preferrably accompanied by the ocean and some good music. Or.. I'll be spending time with my family, friends or any other amazing human I happen to meet; laughing, singing, listening to stories (either real of made up ;) ), philosophize about life, learning about new cultures/perspectives and from time to time surprising loved ones with crazy creative gifts.

I'm an openminded/down to earth, easygoing girl, enthusiastic about pretty much anything and always up for adventure. I have experience in the creative field due to my past jobs and studies in 'communication and multimedia design'. As a part of that I studied Illustration in Southampton, England for a year.

I like creative projects, rock music, activities in nature, getting to know people and having a good laugh!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To discover new places and people!

Interests

• music
• art
• nature

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Into the Wild, Lion King, Memento
Music: David Bowie, Jason Mraz, Pearl Jam
Books: pfff way to many!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Currently solo traveling in Canada!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Netherlands