I’m Char, traveller from the Netherlands. I’m into anything creative, music, love going for walks and generally don’t mind the cold too much. I love board games, podcasts and reading by the fireplace. I am a tidy and respectful guest who would love to cook you a meal to share together. I have worked in aviation (KLM) for several years and I reckon that is where my love for cultures, people and food comes from.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Looking to make genuine connections and get a great insight into local life in New Zealand! Hoping to find some hidden gems throughout the country and go off the beaten path.

Interests

I love board games, cooking, going out for walks, swimming, stargazing, listening to music (and would love to learn more about playing as well), karaoke, and very interested in deep chats and learning from each other in general. I’d love to see more of New Zealand and find the secret spots that not everyone gets to see.
I do like to keep my hikes to a 2hr return max :)

• coffee
• yoga
• meditation
• walking
• board games
• crochet
• painting
• music
• hang gliding
• volleyball
• beaches
• journaling

Music, Movies, and Books

Great appreciator of most music, currently going through a bit of an indie phase. Know basic piano and ukelele and love to learn more technical stuff or a jam sesh!

Movies & books depends on the mood although I could always watch a sappy romcom or musical!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Reefsleep @ Great Barrier Reef Australia
Snowmobiling on a glacier in Iceland

Teach, Learn, Share

I can help you with the basics of multiple European languages :)
I can also teach you how to make my favourite dutch pancakes or stamppot which is a classical Dutch dish!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love cooking meals, exchanging travel stories, make genuine connections to learn from each other and always in for a bit of fun banter!

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Croatia, Curaçao, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, North Korea, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, France, Netherlands, Spain