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Overview

  • 15 references 6 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Dutch, English, Irish; learning French, Portuguese
  • 49, Male
  • Member since 2006
  • Journalist
  • Primary and secondary school in The Netherlands, Universi...
  • From Heemskerk, The Netherlands
  • Profile 95% complete

About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Save the planet by taking trains instead of planes!

ABOUT ME

I was born in The Netherlands in 1975. When I was 20, I moved to Ireland, ended up studying journalism, and also learning Irish (Gaelic). At the moment I work as a tv news reporter for TG4, the Irish language tv channel, and RTÉ, the national broadcaster.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

My couch is available for surfing.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've been surfing friends' couches all over the world for most of my life, but couchsurfing experiences through this site include some fantastic couches and new friends in Santos, Vila Velha, and Salvador in Brazil.

Interests

Books, travel, languages, swimming, cooking... countless other things

  • books
  • cooking
  • news
  • tv
  • traveling
  • surfing
  • swimming
  • journalism
  • languages

Music, Movies, and Books

:( I haven't got the time to read anymore!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I reported on the 2004 U.S. Presidential Elections from the Bible Belt. That was a laugh!

Teach, Learn, Share

I speak fluent Dutch, Irish (Gaelic) and English. I am also a damn good cook.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Luxembourg, Norway, Paraguay, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland, Netherlands

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