I am new on couch surfing, and excited to see what great adventures it will bring me! I have always loved meeting new people, which is one of the reasons I'm on couch surfing. I love cultural exchange in all sorts of ways; be it socially, through music or food!

About my character: I'm sociable, easygoing and interested in what you have to tell me. I'm generally a loyal and generous person who loves taking care of family and friends.

What else: born and raised in Amsterdam, with a Dutch-Ethiopian background. Anthropologist.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think it will be an amazing way to meet interesting people from around the world, let's all learn from each other!

Interests

Traveling, independent films and documentaries, history, live music, reading, swimming, good food from around the world.

• documentaries
• dining
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• live music
• surfing
• snorkeling
• swimming
• anthropology
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: old school soul, reggae, blues, funk, disco, Latin, afrobeat

Movies: Searching for Sugerman, Boyhood, La meglio giuventu

Books: anything from a good (historical) novel to a Scandinavian detective

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef. Gave me the feeling of absolute freedom :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Interesting conversation, travel advice, good food (if I have the right spices, I can make great Ethiopian food!). And of course, perhaps a stay with me in Amsterdam in the future!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, England, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Portugal, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Denmark, Ethiopia, Netherlands