UPDATE as of November 2024-March 2025: Sorry but I can't host currently!

Hi! I'm Zora, originally from Poland, currently living and studying in Amsterdam. Since moving here in August 2022, I think I finally know my way around the city. I am very proud to know which tram goes to Museumplein, and which one to Waterlooplein.

I study an interdisciplinary programme, where I focus on the issues of climate, sustainability and sustainable development. I am very passionate about my studies, and I dedicate a lot of time to them, so if you ask me what I did last afternoon, the answer might sometimes be boring. Alongside my studies, I work as a freelancer in recruitment.

Whenever I don't study or work, I love vegetarian cooking, trying new wines with my friends over dinners, reading books, learning languages (although I haven't had much time for it lately, I'd love to come back to doing it regularly). I enjoy going to classical music concerts and museums, and I am a bubble tea enthusiast who grabs a boba in almost every city I visit!

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

I discovered this platform back when I was 14, and my ultimate dream was to become an active host and surfer one day. Now that I am of age - I live alone and am able to offer up a place in my studio, and on the other hand, I can travel solo easily - I think the time has come to act on my long-held aspiration :)

Moreover, I love meeting new people and exchanging knowledge and cultures, and I would like to do it more often, as the current structure of my social life has taken the form of a bubble, and I miss getting to know new people. So for all travellers - I would love to meet up, show you around Amsterdam, and find out a bit about your culture and experiences :)

YOUR STAY AT MY HOME

If I host you, I guarantee a homecooked meal and depending on time, a (hopefully!) nice, personalised tour around the city. I know my way around the Amsterdam parks, museums, Bubble Tea places, and so on 😊

Some practical disclaimers:
- I live in a 29m2 studio, and I can offer you an air mattress (or for women, you can also sleep with me on my bed). There is not much space, so bear that in mind when reaching out to me - if you don't mind the conditions though, I'm sure your stay will be enjoyable as I will do my best preparing the place for your arrival 😊
- Because of the size of my studio, for now I can only host one person at a time,
- If you are a party animal and want to be out till very late, we are probably not a match. I live a pretty quiet life here in Amsterdam, and I am most likely not compatible with guests who would want to come back at 3AM, especially if drunk,
- No drugs - that is a hard rule, and it does include marihuana. People react to weed very differently, and I wouldn't feel comfortable sleeping in a room with an intoxicated person. So if you want to come to Amsterdam to explore weed legalization – again, not a match,
- If you need anything or any help, just let me know. Lost your wallet in Amsterdam? Don't be shy and tell me, I will try to help you. Utterly disgusted of cheese and I'm serving a cheese board? Don't be shy and don't try to shove it down your stomach out of kindness, just tell me ;)

MY STAY AT YOUR HOME

Here is a bit about me as a traveller, and about the way I travel:

- Just like I would like my guests to respect my home, I will respect your home as well. I am a tidy person, I don’t leave a mess behind, and I will go by your house rules,
- As aforementioned, I am not a party animal, so my way of travelling is pretty calm. If I stay with you in your home, I won’t stay out until late,
- When I travel, I like to discover the surroundings during the day, either going to museums, having walks, or doing other activities offered by the area. If you are a host who likes to do such activities with the surfers, I would love to do them together! I am also open to anything you come up with, since as a local, you know best what is worth checking out in your area,
- I like cooking, and especially cooking for or with other people. I may not be a professional cook, but I would love to make dinner for you while staying at your home,
- While travelling, I work remotely (usually 2-3 hours every other day), so I would usually like to spend this time either in the home, or alternatively in a café with Wi-Fi connection,
- My primary reason for wanting to couchsurf is to connect with people; meet amazing people along the way who might in the future visit me in Amsterdam (or wherever I live a few years from now), and with whom I might stay in touch for a long time. I would love to hang out with you and see your city through your eyes, but I also understand that every host has their own life, work, and other activities. So if you turn out to be busy or tired, I am completely fine organising my own time and giving you the space you need in your own life.

兴趣

• books
• cooking
• languages
• travels
• bubble tea
• cooking together

音乐、电影和书籍

I enjoy literally all kinds of music, beginning with music from Eurovision, pop, rap, and ending with good oldies like Nancy Sinatra. I especially enjoy classical music, though, and I love going to the opera whenever an affordable option appears.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

It's hard to come up with amazing things I have done, but I think one of them is being a caring older sister of a disabled brother. I love him to the end of the world, and I am proud I could contribute to his upbringing, and to take care of him in the future.

我游览过的国家

Austria, China, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Viet Nam

我居住过的国家

Netherlands, Poland