ABOUT US

We are Daisy and Patrick and we are traveling around the world. During our travels we would really like to meet a lot of people. We believe that couchsurfing can help with that!

About Daisy:
I'm a 33 year old journalist and filmmaker who loves to travel. I write about my travel experiences for magazines and travel companies as well on my own website: www.alldayeverydaisy.com. I also produce travel movies and vlogs. I try to contribute to a more sustainable way of traveling. For a better environment, but also for a more friendly way of caring for local economies and people.

I'm also on a mission to minimize food waste in the Netherlands. In the Netherlands I'm known as the 'Queen of Leftovers'. I wrote two cookbooks about it, did some television performances about the subject and I was featured in many Dutch magazines sharing tips and inspiration. I also did a TedX presentation :-) I try to show people that it can be fun and delicious to not waste food!

I love cooking, traveling, meeting new people, spending time with friends, playing board games, reading books and watching movies.

About Patrick:
I'm a 30 year book professional. I have worked for a publishing house for several years. After that I worked for the biggest book distribution company in the Netherlands. I love reading and writing and I love to spread the love for the written word. Because of that I have started a project to visit book companies throughout the world during our trip.

I love reading, writing, cooking, spending time with friends, laughing, singing and watching movies.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

For us, couchsurfing is the best way to meet people and get to know a place from the perspective of a local. In our 2 years of full time traveling we've learned that no Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu or Komodo Island can compete with meeting people and making friends all over the world.

Interests

We love travelling and discovering the beauty of each country. We love spending time outside. Nothing can amaze us more than the beauty of nature. But we can also be absorbed in the craziness of vibrant cities too!

• books
• photography
• dining
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• journalism
• filmmaking

Music, Movies, and Books

Daisy:
Movies: Into the Wild, Hurricane, Beasts of the Southern Wild.
Series: Stranger Things, Modern Family, When They See Us (OMG!), The Office US
Books: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, The girl that touched heaven by Luca Di Fulvio,
Music: Editors, Xavier Rudd, Bon Iver, Alt-J.

Patrick:
Movies: Star Wars, Love Actually, Harry Potter, The Godfather.
Series: Stranger Things, Band of Brothers,
Books: The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell, A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara, Een vlucht regenwulpen by Maarten 't Hart, Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts.
Music: Mumford and Sons, Dotan, Damien Rice, Passenger.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Daisy:
I was lucky enough to be at the amazing Victoria Falls in Zambia when the moon was full and at its brightest. Therefore I was able to see a colorless rainbow by night, also known as a lunar rainbow. Wow!

Passing Thorung La in Nepal's Himalaya must have been the most exhausting but rewarding thing I ever did!

Patrick:
- Visiting the Chinese Wall.
- Strolling trough the great city of London by myself and visiting Les Miserables on West End.
- Seeing the Lion King on Broadway.
- Seeing the beautiful nature of Guilin, China.

Teach, Learn, Share

Daisy: I'm an expert on the subject of avoiding domestic food waste, so I can share a lot of tips and ideas if you like :-)

Patrick: I've read hundreds of books and love talking about my favorite books.

Both: we've been traveling the world full time for 2 years now. We can share many stories, tips, and insights when it comes to sustainable traveling.

What I Can Share with Hosts

We both looooove to cook! We would be delighted to share a meal or two. We hope you don't mind us being vegan. We have no problem with you eating meat and dairy (we are not the judging kind ;-) ) We pinky promise you we will surprise you with our vegan meals!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Botswana, Cambodia, China, Croatia, Curaçao, Egypt, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Laos, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malaysia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Norway, Peru, Portugal, Saint Martin (French part), Serbia, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Thailand, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Turkey, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, South Africa, United Kingdom