CURRENT MISSION

Unravelling a few of the numerous brain mysteries to help people suffering from depression
I am a very passionate and enthusiastic person, when I have fallen in love with something, I can focus my whole energy on it and talk endlessly about it which can be tiring sometimes. Travelling this beautiful planet has been one of my longest and most profound love stories and I treasure all the amazing experiences I've had so far and look forward to what's to come.
I enjoy meeting new people and hearing their stories and opinions and I see myself as an openminded, empathic and thoughtful person. I love deep, intellectual conversations that inspire me and teach me something new whereas I am too impatient for superficial smalltalk.

I think that the best way to approach life is with positivity and humour and that trying to do the best with and learning something from every situation will keep you sane and content.

Also, I love dogs (almost all animals really) and I hope to be able to adopt one soon.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

In my opinion, one thing that makes travelling so special is the people you meet on your way. The Couchsurfing concept is so simple but unique, connecting strangers that share a passion for travel, making it possible to experience local culture and enabling travel for people who don't have a lot of money.

I was lucky enough to be welcomed by many lovely people to spend some nights on their couch. Since I finally settled in my new home in The Netherlands, I want to give back some of that kindness I received by hosting people or just showing them around.

Interests

I like to keep busy with exercise, boxing, dancing, hiking but also to relax by spending time in nature, reading or doing yoga. I am an avid baker and love to cook and enjoy vegetarian food. I am currently getting my motorcycle license, a long-standing dream of mine.

• arts
• festivals
• dining
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• music
• sports

Music, Movies, and Books

All kinds of animal, nature, travel and alternative lifestyle documentaries, The Intouchables, Inception, Now you see me, Harry Potter (all), This is where I leave you, Marvel (Iron Men, X-Men,...), Batman, The Jury, Big Fish, Finding Neverland, Love.. Actually , Due Date, Pirates of the Caribbean, Sherlock Holmes, The Bucket List, ...
Series: Game of Thrones, Friends, Breaking Bad, The Big Bang Theory, Please like me, Peaky Blinders, ...

Kings of Leon, Alt-J, Buena vista social club, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Editors, Foo Fighters, Rise Against, The Kooks, Mumford and Sons, Incubus, Arctic Monkeys, Bob Dylan, Coldplay, Pink Floyd, Santana, Ludovico Einaudi, Yann Tiersen, ...

I enjoyed reading lots of books but some neuroscience books I always recommend to anyone interested in the brain are Norman Doidge's books "The brain that changes itself" and "The brain's way of healing" and Oliver Sacks' books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Diving in the Great Barrier Reef, skydiving over the ocean at sunrise, bungee-jumping in Cairns, hiking to Annapurna Base Camp in Nepal, wilderness camping in the US, a close encounter with a bear in Canada, snorkelling with whale sharks (and some wild boat rides) in the Philippines, ...

Teach, Learn, Share

I could teach you some German (however helpful that might be). And I always love to hear and share travel stories, learn about traditional food and languages.

What I Can Share with Hosts

German Spätzle recipes :D
Fun facts about the brain

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand

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