I was born in New Zealand, and 6 years old when we moved to the Netherlands. 25 years ago I moved to Michigan and am now located north of the metro Detroit area, in a small, rural village called Ortonville.

I enjoy music, yoga, line dancing, cardio drumming, Zumba, photography, (graphic) art, gardening, walking nature trails, rock hunting, and visiting cities.

I have a dog (beagle mix) and 8 chickens.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am curious about people, their cultures and different lifestyles.
In the past I have hosted a total of 10 exchange students from Asia and Europe. I have also hosted a handful of WarmShower members.

On my previous travels I have stayed in Airbnb’s. A good friend of mine went couchsurfing through Europe and India. She suggested I give it a try. This year I am going to explore Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and hope to find some host there. When I come back, I am planning on opening up my house to couchsurfers.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Actually two.
I went on a motorcycle (two-up) through Iceland and the Sahara Desert (Morocco).

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Iceland, Luxembourg, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, United States