I've been living in Amsterdam for the last 6 years and I like to say that I am a real 'Amsterdammer', but someone who was born and bred in Amsterdam would probably disagree. The fact is that I fell in love with this city.
After graduating as a anthropologist I knew the near future would consist of traveling. This was a bit out of necessity (the world's not really screaming for anthropologist) but also because I have a need to explore.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Since September I've been traveling, first in Indonesia and now New Zealand. Here in New Zealand I have experienced the hospitality and generosity of people while hitch hiking. Great conversations and laughs with people that I probably would never have meet if it were not for hitch hiking.
I love to see the world true the eyes of other people; the locals do know the best places. Hidden places that are mostly (maybe even purposely) hidden from tourist.

Interests

food, wine, art, surfing

• arts
• dining
• wine
• traveling
• hiking
• surfing
• anthropology

Music, Movies, and Books

While traveling I've been reading a lot; back home I always plan to read more. As a backpacker cliché I brought ' The Alchemist' which I liked. Now I am stuck with what I happen to find on the bookshelves of hostels, oh well.

My music taste is really diverse depending on my mood: from Fleetwood Mac and Bob Marley to Four Tet.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories and probably a good laugh!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Curaçao, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands