CURRENT MISSION

To promote human rights and having lots of fun while doing it.

ABOUT ME

Journalist and Dutch language teacher, socialist, human rights activist. Foodie, book worm, cat-lover. My heart is floating somewhere in the triangle Rotterdam-Dublin-Palestine.

PHILOSOPHY

Diversity makes the world a better place.

"He who allows oppression shares the crime" - Erasmus

Without being religious I believe that all human beings are somehow connected. That makes us responsible for one another's well being: help out when we can, speak up against injustice. (and yes, I do practice what I preach)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I only just reactivated my account, open to guests.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

A few years back, I hosted several people in a short period of time and stayed in touch with some of them. I took a wee break. CS is enriching but intense.

Interests

Politics, International relations, Palestine, cuisine, art, music, hiking, rollerblading, going places, seeing stuff, meeting people.

Music, Movies, and Books

To use an Eurocentric term, I like world music: Marcel Khalife, Fairouz, Kamilya Joubran, Nizar Rohana, Apo and the Apostles, bossa nova, fado, morna everything..! But also 80's pop, Irish Folk Rock and French chansons.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My first trip to the occupied Palestinian territories left a lasting impression. Saw awful stuff, met awesome people. If you feel Palestine is 'disputed' territory (it's under a brutal and illegal military occupation) and Israel's reign of terror legitimate defense, don't send your couch request. I'm more than willing to explain what's going on on the ground, if our basic standards re human rights are similar.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm a pretty decent cook. Tell me your adventures, and I'll feed you. How's that for an exchange?

What I Can Share with Hosts

A bed in a separate room. If I'm home around dinner time, you're welcome to join.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Morocco, Northern Ireland, Palestine, Poland, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Ireland, Netherlands

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