Hi! My name is Billie and I'm a 20 year old girl from Amsterdam, The Netherlands. I absolutely love traveling and i have a gap year now in which i plan to do as much traveling as possible. I plan on studying History at the University of Amsterdam next year. I start traveling on March 15 until the end of August 2019. I plan on going to the US, Brazil, Australia, Indonesia and New Zealand. I love sharing stories with fellow travelers and learning a new way of living from hosts and locals. I've always felt a strong connection with nature and especially the ocean. I love swimming in bright blue waters and enjoying the sun.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm traveling alone, something I can be nervous about. Couchsurfing could be a great way to meet people in the area that I could possibly hang out with! I would love to learn about a city from the locals, and explore nature’s hidden gems.

Interests

• animals
• photography
• cooking
• reading
• painting
• sports
• swimming
• psychology
• beaches
• watching movies
• learning languages
• horse riding
• ocean
• exploring
• sharing stories

Music, Movies, and Books

I have a very versatile taste in music. I love Guns n' Roses to The Red Hot Chili Peppers to Twenty One Pilots. 80s and 90s music is a standard in my Spotify lists! I also love Mac Miller and Post Malone. In terms of films, The Breakfast Club is definitely my favorite movie. I'm not the biggest horror fan and I enjoy franchises like Harry Potter or the Marvel movies. I love reading and also enjoy poetry.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In 2014 I made a trip to western USA and that was an amazing trip. I went to a lot of parks and saw the most amazing nature. This trip changed my life and made me appreciate nature more. That's why i dedicated my gap year to traveling and exploring.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love cooking and sharing new recipes! The Italian cuisine is my favorite. I could share some recipes and Dutch culture characteristics with hosts and other travelers!
I also enjoy gardening in spring/summer, sunflowers are my favorite.

What I Can Share with Hosts

The Netherlands are mostly known for the bigger cities like Amsterdam or Rotterdam but my country has a lot to offer!
I would love to share my stories and traditions of my country and i would love to hear about yours!

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Fiji, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands