Hoi! I've just returned from an awesome 7 month trip trough New Zealand and Australia. Almost two years ago I finished my masters in Persuasive Communication at the University of Amsterdam. While I was writing my thesis I felt a plan bubbling up: I wanted to see something new before I'd start working and I wanted to go at it by myself! And that's what I did. It could not have been any better, I met so many nice people and saw the most amazing things. I really feel I got to know both countries and I'm definitely coming back someday.

I grew up in a home with 2 younger brothers and 1 older sister, so I'm used to having a busy house. Sometimes it was chaotic, but never a dull moment to be found! Loved it :) I am a positive, honest, organized and tidy person.

My old roommate grew up in NZ, and her stories and photos were the best! So, I wanted to see it for myself :) To save up money, but not commit to a big advertising agency just yet (or to a single brand, or company, or small start up, or government agency...), I started my own business in communication. In the last year and a half, I worked as a copy writer, SEO specialist, researcher, administrative support, project manager, social media manager and content manager for all kinds of businesses. I've worked in and for a business center and that helped me build a network of entrepeneurs in lots of different branches. I've worked with photographers, taxes and insurance specialists, port developers, industrial designers, communication specialists (of course) and many others. I enjoyed every bit of it and learned so much!

During my travels I've had a couple great Couchsurfing experiences and now that I'm home again I'd like to give something back. I met so many people, learned so much and like to think that I picked up a bit of the Kiwi and Aussie Spirit that I enjoyed so much over the last 7 months.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I was hitchhiking back to my hostel in Raglan when I met Ross. He told me about couch surfing and the good times he and his guests have had all over the world. Sounded perfect! So here I am :)

Interests

Photography, diving, skiing, reading, running, festivals, surfing

• writing
• photography
• festivals
• running
• walking
• reading
• traveling
• surfing
• scuba diving
• skiing
• business
• communications
• hitchhiking

Music, Movies, and Books

From classical to techno..

Nothing to scary, but everything with humor. Even the really, really bad ones. And Disney! And Star Wars!

Historical novels, Harry Potter ;) and well, everything else.. (brought 200 books on my ereader for 6 months of traveling)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

walking on the Great Wall of China, first open water dive (in Paihia), getting my master degree, traveling through New Zealand by myself, Tongariro Crossing, learning how to surf in Australia

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to talk (teach) about communication theory/ management, research methods, scientific research and some psychological (communication) theories, and I never feel like I'm done learning. Ever. So yeah, let's share!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Morocco, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands