I take people as they are and sex, orientation, age, preference, skin colour, nudists, satanists, satirists , whatever. It all just gives us something to talk about. Or not. Just please don't judge me for what I am or am not.

I have hosted in my AirBnB, and my hotel room. I have no need for personal space and love meeting people so if there is a few square inches in my place and I can help someone out and meet new amazing people I will put those few square inches up as available.

These days I only take people that might enrich my life in some way rather than people that are only looking to save money.

I am a Canadian with Dutch roots from Vancouver, BC, travelling and working all over the world. Just did a year in Melbourne where I hosted 56 people. Then I spent some time living in Berlin. My Spanish is getting better. I can understand more than I can speak. I can speak too, but nobody knows what the hell I am saying so I don't. I know a lot of Dutch. I can count to 1000 in German, and say Nein but I rarely do!

I am an environmentalist, and I try to practice zero waste, but it is really hard, so I practice net zero waste by recycling stuff other people throw in the trash. I am vegetarian and eat vegan when possible. I biked as much as 43km to work.

I have been Vegan when I was in Australia. And vegetarian most of my life. That was impossible when I lived in Cuba because it was hard enuf to find food. Now, I just try to eat responsibly. Avoid beef for sure and limit the meat I eat whenever possible to try to help the planet little bit.

I have a strong sense of irony and my sarcasm is too often taken wrong so I am learning.

I refuse to grow up and act my age until I figure out where people my age go to have fun.

In your request I ask that you site one reason you would prefer to stay with me so I know you are not spamming for a place to crash. 🙈

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

They say the best way to learn something is to teach it. A corollary should be that the best way to discover a city is to show it to others! I have made some wonderful friends by hosting in Melbourne and had some great outings. Now I am back in my home town. I prefer guests that are interested in more than just a cheap alternative to the hostel.

I am curious to meet nudists. And more vegans.

Looking for adventure. Preference is always giving to interesting people that will push my boundaries.

I have no problem inviting people new to Couchsurfing, but if you don't even take the time to put a few pictures on your profile or say something about yourself, I will politely reply to your request to say that you should do that first.

Music, Movies, and Books

I can't see this matters... but off the top of my head: Meet Joe Black, About Time, Star Wars, Blade Runner... older movies but also Perks of Being a Wallflower and Definitely Maybe.
I like the Marvel movies and TV shows but now they are getting tiring.
In the last few years I have not found time to read but I carry a book around with me all over the world just in case

My favourite things are cycling and making cookies but not at the same time.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I wrote a lot of software for the original iPad.

I have not watched any Netflix since moving to Australia for 6mo in September 2018.

And I stopped reading the daily news in May 2023

Teach, Learn, Share

I actually spent 11 years writing software at Apple so I can tell you what that was like if you are interested.

Now I am a freelance iOS gun for hire.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my recipes for cookies and El Paso Pilaf

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, France, Iceland, Netherlands, Panama, Qatar, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Barbados, Canada, Cuba, Germany, Malaysia, Netherlands, Spain, Thailand, United States