ABOUT ME

I'm from Wallonia, Belgium, from a family of 5 children. I studied bio-engineering and got a PhD in Microbiology at the Université catholique de Louvain (Belgium). I spent two years doing research ar Michigan State University (USA). Some of the things I want to achieve in my life : growing my own food, getting around by my own means and eradicate poverty.

PHILOSOPHY

“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi

"Leave this world a little better than you found it." Baden Powell

"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen." Michael Jordan

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Through friends

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

A few experiences with friends on holiday (France, Canada). I have hosted several couchsurfers with my flatmates in Belgium and in my apartment in East Lansing.

Interests

I like to do outdoor sports : biking, hiking, sailing, paragliding, snowboarding, ...
I discovered ultimate frisbee in Scotland and I've been playing in a team for a few years years now.

I'm doing research in biochemistry but I'm interested in all kind of sciences. I very concerned about the future of humanity and about what we could do to give a brighter future to the next generations.

I don't have a car and I avoid using one if it is not needed. You may see me going around on my bike all year round.

• dining
• cooking
• partying
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• canoeing
• sailing
• snowboarding
• sports
• rock climbing
• paragliding
• engineering

Music, Movies, and Books

Historical novels, heroic fantasy.
Board games.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbing 1200 m in the Alps on snowshoes and snowboarding it all down in a few minutes.
Cooking 400 crepes for a housewarming party.
Paragliding in the Vosges.
I've lived with 10 people in the same house for 4 years : the best time of my life so far.
Building a wooden tower 8m high with ropes and poles.
3-days canoeing trip in Michigan

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have an extra room which can accommodate two guests ans a couch for two more in the living room. Plus some extra space in the attic, if needed. I can lend mattresses and sleeping bags.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Philippines, Romania, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, United Kingdom, United States