Hi, I am an American freelancer living in the Netherlands with my partner. We live in a nice quiet city in South Holland called Dordrecht with canal views, restaurants and shops from our window and a nice rooftop terrace. We both enjoy going for walks and exploring outside with our two rescue dogs or just staying in playing video games. We are both vegetarian. I also enjoy a beer... Beer is a vegetable, right?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have been on the go since 2010 starting with the Czech Republic, and couch surfing through most of Eastern and Western Europe and Scandinavia. Now that I am living in Dordrecht, we won't need a place to stay so we're offering a private room for a single person in our place (we only have a small bed).

Interests

Art, drawing on things, relaxing, reading, making and listening to music, hats, hiking and being outdoors, knitting, learning languages, humanitarian work, volunteering, etc.

• arts
• culture
• architecture
• cooking
• walking
• reading
• traveling
• knitting
• drawing
• music
• live music
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• swimming
• teaching
• languages
• van life

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, THe Hobbit, Anything by R.A. Salvatore, George R.R. Martin, C.S. Lewis, J.K. Rowling, etc. Sabrina Ward Harrison, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens.
I'm a big fan of the classics.
Music: Very diverse, from classical to techno, from folk to rap. A few of my favorite artists are Fleet Foxes, The Arcade Fire, Kurt Vile, Panda Bear, Tickley Feather, PAW Tracks..
Movies: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Wizards (1977), Apocalypse Now, Fern Gully, Cinderella Man..

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My partner and I converted a removal van into a tiny house and travelled from the UK to Greece to spend three months volunteering at a refugee camp.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have an English teaching and Linguistics degree, which is how I make money on the road (online English classes). I would be willing to practice some English with you. I would also love to learn a bit of your language.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share the experience of canal life, cook you vegetarian meals, and if you're here on a weekend, I can take you with my dogs for a nice hike, bike, or boat ride through the Nationaal Park De Biesbosch.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Scotland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, England, Netherlands, United States