Astrid...
Loves to travel, discover new places, experience new cultures and meet new people.
Always looking for a new adventure or challenge.
Is happiest near the ocean and beach, ideally in a hammock, with a coconut.
Feels calm yet sometimes frightened in the underwater world but keeps going back for more.
Used to move around a lot fast and see as much as possible...
Has learned to slow down and experience the local lifestyle at its best and make real connections.
Starts the day with a good coffee, might end the day with some beers in good company.
Is concerned about the plastic soup and environment and tries to make conscious choices where possible.
Is born and raised in a small city Hasselt in a small country Belgium in Europe.
Wants to improve her surfing, yoga and diving skills.
Is a pro at making delicious breakfast.
Will not skip a day without listening to some tunes.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people and experience a place in a different way.
It's always good to get insights from locals.

Interests

• design
• graphic design
• music festivals
• breakfast
• coffee
• yoga
• music
• hiking
• surfing
• swimming
• entrepreneurship
• beach
• diving
• ocean
• jogging
• handcraft
• paddleboarding
• jewelry
• creative thinking

Music, Movies, and Books

*Music*
All time favorites: Jack Johnson, Norah Jones, Florence and the machine, Frank Sinatra...
Also: Anderson Paak, Pharrell Williams, The XX, Major Lazer, Maoli, Mura Masa...

Everyday happy dance tunes: Kuami Eugene, MzVee, Adina Thembi, Skales and similar...

Genres: Dancehall, reggeaton, bossa nova, latino.

*Books*
Last books I've read:
The Fragile Edge - Julia Whitty,
Het bitterzoete paradijs - Iris Hannema,
The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle
Lonely Planet - Fiji, Australia, Bali, Sri Lanka =)
Still working on it: The 4 hour workweek - Timothy Ferriss

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I joined a photographer on his boat and sailed around the Lau group in Fiji for 5 weeks.
I was so lucky to experience the remote islands and enjoyed staying in a village in Fulaga for 2 weeks.

What I Can Share with Hosts

my cooking skills
interior advice
help around the house
writing skills

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Fiji, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vanuatu

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium