Dutch girl living in London, and long-time CS enthusiast! I’m a PhD student in history and a writer. I like gossip about people I’ve never met, I’m very enthusiastic about cooking and thrift stores and libraries, and I also love a good pint! Currently traveling through China.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

There is great discrepancy between my need for accommodation and my budget; and a great correspondence between my desire to meet new people and my ability to sleep well on any floor or couch.

My boyfriend (https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/dan-porder) and I recently started hosting as well, because we have a spare sleeping couch and love meeting new people from all over the world (big plus if you can teach me your local specialties).

Interests

• books
• literature
• dancing
• cooking
• red wine
• baking
• running
• cycling
• religion
• rain
• tarot
• pastry
• theology
• esotericism
• riding my bike
• kabbalah
• nightly walks

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Simon & Garfunkel
Books: Brideshead Revisited, The Secret History

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Solo-traveling to New York and falling in love!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would love to cook for you and to teach you the Dutch activity of 'natafelen': remaining at the table after a good meal to carry on conversation and have a pot of tea (or a bottle of wine).

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Scotland, Spain, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Netherlands