My name is Eric James DeRuyter. I was born in Las Cruces, NM. I am first generation American. My father is a citizen of the Netherlands so I grew up traveling a lot. I am thirty years old and love traveling. I had a big change in life recently. I found God and have been really finding my identity. I love backpacking and water in general. Rivers and oceans are my favorite places to be. I love experiencing new cultures and people. I am interested in couchsurfing but have done very little of it. I really enjoy taking pictures of all the places I have been.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am couchsurfing because I want to experience much more than staying at a hotel and passing by everybody and not knowing their stories. I love different people and places. I feel like every time I travel I have such a greater perspective.

Interests

• photography
• fishing
• hiking
• backpacking
• whitewater rafting
• surfing
• ocean
• healthy food
• nutrition

Music, Movies, and Books

I love all types of music. Really depending on my mood. Kinda goes the same with everything. I like diversity overall.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I think the most amazing thing that I have done is choosing to love people overall. The world can be such a dark place so I am going to love people as much as I can!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share a lot of good stories about traveling around the world. I have lived in the woods for quite a bit of my life so definitely some interesting stories. Meaningful conversations are something I love to have.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, Ecuador, France, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal