CURRENT MISSION

experience culture

ABOUT ME

well, im a tall, blonde dutch girl who lives in new zealand. emigrated to new zealand when i was 9. its fantastic having grown up with two different cultures, two views of the world..... i absolutely love new zealand!! and my dog, who ive left with mum and dad for the moment

i have spent the last 9 months in europe, reconnecting with my family and travelling. i worked in amsterdam for three months, then travelled eastern europe with my sister, Maaike, for 2 months. absolutely loved macedonia and romania. i spent a month in england and wales, and am now travelling through ireland and scotland.
i have also been to vanuatu when i was 18 - beautiful.

PHILOSOPHY

live life to learn!! personal philosophy - "the wise one desires nothing; he does not judge, he does not make plans, he keeps his mind open and his mind at peace." pretty much live in a positive way

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

well im travelling, so if you host me you get to hang out with me, thats my contribution so far.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

no experience as yet!! cant wait to try it though, and looking forward to hosting someone when i get back to new zealand

Interests

i love animals, especially my dog - Kyuss, who ive left behind in nz while im travelling. i love the beach, music, reading, and horseriding, hanging out with friends, beers, sunshine, family

• animals
• dogs
• birds
• culture
• dining
• beer
• reading
• traveling
• music
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

all music!! particularly old rock, but love it all.....i miss my cd collection and stereo
i love reading!!! a good drama movie, or westerns

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

everything can be amazing, depends on how you look at it,
simple things in life, like a flock of birds passing overhead, good food

Teach, Learn, Share

my talent is burping haha, um i just love having discussions with people, ive studied animals and people. i want to learn more so i can share more and therefore teach more