Studied in Wales. Lived in China for 2 years where I worked, taught English, did voluntary work with pandas and elephants and of course: travelled a lot! love languages and am sincerely interested in people; their background, thoughts and cultures. What's your story?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The joy of meeting people from other cultures and keep being a part of the international community. I was part of an international community in Chengdu and would love to continue that. In the Netherlands I participate and organise activities for non-Dutch speakers to let them experience the Netherlands and its culture.

Interests

In short: experience and try out new things!
In my spare time: I help freelanvers to develop their business, study, and participate and organise activities.
Other: Marvel, sports, cultural (museums, musicals), cars, techno/trance dance, drawing.

• festivals
• cooking
• hiking
• art
• coaching
• mountainbike
• creative

Music, Movies, and Books

Techno/trance, U2, Coldplay
Movie: La Vita e Bella
Books: personal development, nutrition, Da Vinci code.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

All travel adventures; the experiences, the people I met
Volunteering with pandas and elephants.
Building up a new life on the other side of the world, China, and staying for 2 years.
Joining a summercamp as English teacher to Inner Mongolia where we rode horse and camel.
Travelling in Thailand on my own without speaking Thai, not knowing anyone and an empty schedule. Great experience!
Quad biking, climbing Machu Picchu and to a height of 5,000 meters in Peru..
And many more.. Just ask me ;-).

Teach, Learn, Share

Learn, share and keep discovering!
Leave nothing but a footprint and your smile.. ☺

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, experiences, my knowledge and willingness to help.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mongolia, Peru, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Wales