Hi! 🌻 I’m a Dutch Psychology student with a background in Oriental Languages and Communication.

🛋️ If you want me to host you, I’d really appreciate if you read my whole profile and put in the effort to write a more personalised message.

I grew up in a multicultural family, which definitely sparked my lifelong curiosity for other cultures. I’ve also lived in Japan for nearly a year and currently speak Japanese at around an N2/N3 level, so if you’re curious about Japanese (or Dutch), I’m more than happy to share what I know! :D Back home in the Netherlands, I work part-time as a coordinator for a buddy program for asylum seekers. I love organizing small events and meeting people from all over the world. It’s been incredibly fulfilling and has definitely deepened my interests in cultures ❤️

I’m looking for a cozy and safe place to stay, and more importantly, the chance to connect with kind, open-minded people. I’m respectful, curious, and always happy to lend a hand or share a story over dinner. Hope to meet you somewhere along the way!

⚠️ I’m not interested in dating/hooking up, so if that’s why you’re using couchsurfing, please don’t message me

Por qué estoy en Couchsurfing

I had some really fun couchsurfing experiences when I was travelling in Japan. I noticed this app made it so much easier to meet new people while I was solo-travelling and it also provided me with the opportunity to find more hidden gems through locals (like local festivals and going to tempels in the middle of the night) I don’t enjoy doing super touristy stuff, so this definitely made it easier to find other cool places!
+it’s so much easier to learn a new language when you’re staying over at actually native speaker

Intereses

• dogs
• photography
• concerts
• cheese
• yoga
• reading
• hiking
• psychology
• mountains
• squash
• nature
• tea
• japanese culture and food
• fashion & makeup

Música, películas y libros

Favorite artists: Tame impala, Radiohead, Gorillaz, The strokes, Girl in red, Nothing but thieves

Books: 1984, man's search for meaning, frankenstein, the song of achilles, educated, eleanor oliphant is completely fine, project hail mary, the way of kings and loooots of other ones

Movies: fight club, eternal sunshine of the spotless mind, the green mile, 500 days of summer, princess mononoke

Algo increíble que he hecho

Lived with a really kind host family in Hiroshima for four months when I was 17 years old

Qué puedo ofrecer a los anfitriones

🗣️With my four years of studying Japanese and fluency in English and Dutch, I can help improve your language skills! Whether it's practicing conversation or reviewing grammar, I'm more than happy to assist.

📚I’m really into reading, so when I get to know a person, I love recommending them books based on their personality. It happened a few times that I recommended someone a book that ended up being their favorite, so maybe I’ll also be able to do that with you! I’m of course also always very open to receiving recommendations for books.

🧍🏼‍♀️I’m really tall, so I can help you reach cupboards that would normally be too high for you lol

🫂 I'm not just seeking accommodation but also hoping to form genuine connections and foster meaningful friendships.

🍴I'm always excited to try local delicacies and traditional dishes and to learn new recipes. I’m mostly into cooking Italian or East-Asian food, but I would also love to cook something else for my hosts. (I do have to warn you that I'm not a great cook haha 🥲). I’ve technically been a pescatarian for almost ten years. However, I’ve noticed that in some countries it’s really difficult to not eat meat and as a guest, I want to be able to adapt to my hosts. So, I’ve decided that it’s fine for me to eat a little bit of meat while i’m travelling.

🏔️I’m open to explore parts of Italy with my CS hosts. I don’t enjoy places that are too crowded and through my CS hosts I’ve been able to find so many cool hidden gems 💎. Of course, I'm also completely fine with doing things by myself, so please don't feel pressured to think of things to do! :)

🌏 I have family from all around the globe. (Surinam, Italy, Venezuela, Thailand etc.) Because of this, I’ve been very interested in other cultures ever since I was little. I also have a passion for Japanese culture and have immersed myself in its traditions, customs, and etiquette. I would love to share my own cultural experiences with my CS hosts.

🧡 Above all, I value the importance of being a responsible and considerate guest. I will always try to treat my host's home with care and respect their rules and boundaries. I believe in open communication, maintaining cleanliness, and creating a safe and harmonious living situation.

Países que he visitado

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Scotland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Suriname, Thailand, Vatican City State

Países en los que he vivido

Japan, Netherlands