CURRENT MISSION

Enjoy life, no regrets, no worries.

ABOUT ME

For the last seven years I have lived in Nepal, Spain and Guatemala while working in capacity development of local indigenous communities and organisations. Right now I am back in the Netherlands working for an international organisation involved in water and sanitation in different parts of the world. In my spare time I continue supporting a children/community sponsorship program in Guatemala.

PHILOSOPHY

Make a difference by actively contributing to peace and justice.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have enjoyed other people's couches all over South America, which was a marvellous experience! As soon as I have found myself an apartment, I will definitely offer my couch as well!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

As far as my Couchsurf experience goes is that Colombia has more Couchsurfers than anywhere else; the Colombian people are so hospitable! Furthermore, I have made really great friendships all over the continent: thanks guys!

Interests

Living in other cultures and meeting it's people, learning from one another, dancing salsa, reading, chilling, and eating beans (something I miss being back in the NL!)

• culture
• dancing
• politics
• reading

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Katie Melua, Norah Jones, Portishead, Adalberto Alvarez, Julieta Venegas

Movies: La Vita e Bella, Babel, Voces Inocentes, Las Estrellas de la Linea, Las Cruces

Books: so much, I LOVE books... among many others:
Gioconda Belli - La mujer habitada
Paulo Coelho - most of his books, but especially Veronika deicdes to die

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

How people stand up for others, helping them in any way, without having much themselves.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share my experience in Guatemala and my view on politics and justice in this part of the world, and ... dance!
Your view on politics and justice in your country, and your culture is what I would love to learn about.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Guatemala, Nepal, Netherlands, Spain

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