I am a California native with a Belgian passport and a passion for travel. I traveled north to Oregon for school and loved Portland so much I stuck around for a few years before moving back to San Diego.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've traveled since I was young and I know all too well that the hospitality of others can make or break a trip. Meeting new people and trying new things is one of its biggest advantages and something I love to partake in. I believe the best way to see any place is through food and on foot, and I believe having someone who knows their way around makes it easier to accomplish that.

Interests

My years in the PNW have turned me onto hiking whenever weather permits. I also enjoy live music, good beer (I am Belgian, after all), exceptional food, and college football.

• dining
• beer
• traveling
• music
• live music
• hiking
• soccer
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm all over the map here. I love everything from Ellie Goulding to John Mayer and Miranda Lambert. Favorite movies include Wicker Park, Tombstone and anything scary. I'm a big fan of Khaled Hosseini of The Kite Runner, but will get into anything from classics like Don Quixote (even though it was a struggle) to more practical reads like Blink.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I climbed the highest peak in North Africa without a guide. It was scary and maybe stupid but entirely worth it.

Teach, Learn, Share

What is the use in not actively engaging life? It passes anyhow.
-Marge Piercy, Woman on the Edge of Time.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A good meal and a good laugh.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, France, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States