Hi, I'm Rob van Rij.
Born and raised in Papendrecht, the Netherlands.
I'm 23 years old and have been studying to become a history teacher. Though i quit my study after three years, i'm still looking for a study that perfectly fits me.
My biggest passion is music, I'm a singer-songwriter who is always looking for a gig.
I'm a nice and polite guy, thinking the world just needs to slow down and people need to start enjoying the small things.
Carpe Diem

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm searching for places where i can stay to discover the world, meet new people and learn how they live their lifes.
I always want to make friends, share interests and have a laugh.
Also wanna share my expierence and friendly nature with the rest of the world.

Interests

My interests are:
- Music (listening and creating)
- Searching for small things that give me joy.
- Visiting new areas.
- Adventure!
- Traveling
- Enjoying wildlife
- Watching movies

• wildlife
• culture
• movies
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• teaching
• history
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite music:
Plenty!
John Mayer,
Old school Rock,
singer songwriters ( Ben Howard, Tallest man on Earth)
Folk ( Mumford and Sons, Bear's Den)

Favorite book: A Song of Fire and Ice,
Wheel of Time

Favorite movies:
- Into The Wild
- Mary and Max
- Many more

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My journey to Ghana ( West-Africa)
Loved the culture, hospitality, people and wildlife !

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to learn of peoples life experience by doing things their way.
I want to learn foreign languages.
I can share and teach guitar music ( acoustic)

I want to share any information people want to know of me.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A great friendship (if the want)
My own music.
Pleasant conversations.
You name it!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Italy, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands