Hi! American software engineer living in the Netherlands since 2018. I'm an introvert but love deep authentic conversations with others, especially those from very different cultures. I like connecting with locals, trying to get a feel of the "spirit" of a place rather than looking to the touristy highlights or luxuries, and exploring on foot or by bike (not car) when I'm in a new place. Looking forward to hearing about your life!

I don't smoke, don't drink, and don't talk about Fight Club.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

- when I'm traveling, I'd like to stay in a real home and connect with locals and get a feel for what their life is like. I don't want to stay in a posh touristy rental.
- when I'm not traveling, I'd love to meet new faces and hear stories from travelers in Nederland - It helps me get a fresh perspective on my life and my environment, and shake up my (rather simple) routine.

Interests

• running
• kayaking
• languages
• philosophy
• psychology
• spirituality
• exploring
• ai
• authentic connection

Music, Movies, and Books

- The Way Forward (Pueblo)
- Integral Psychology (Wilber)
- Godel Escher Bach (Hofstader)
- Astral Codex Ten (blog on science & rationality)
- Dune (Herbert)
- The Witcher (the books, not the show)
- Another Self (netflix)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Cave kayaking in Lerici (near Cinque Terre Italy) is the most incredible thing that comes to mind right now.

Teach, Learn, Share

Hmmm well I'm always delighted when I can help someone else learn something, I have a knack for teaching although I've never done it professionally. If you want to improve your English / Spanish / Dutch, or if you're curious to get into the web development world, let me know! I'd love to hear from you.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A simple but nice guest room, a quiet spacious home, 4km bikeride from Deventer station (or 1km walk from Colmschate station), my spare bike, and I'd be glad to show you around the city & countryside for a bit!

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, Nicaragua, United States