I'm a Dutch Exchange student studying in the United States for a semester. After this semester ends I'd like to spend my time traveling around the West Coast of the US for a couple of weeks before heading back to the Netherlands. I've lived abroad and traveled around most of my life due to my dad's work, and therefore have been in contact with many different cultures and experiences which have made me very open minded and eager for more! I'm an easygoing guy who enjoys a drink and an intelligent conversation about the worlds problems just as much as a conversation about favourite movies or TV shows.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on couch surfing to find like minded people who enjoy sharing experiences with others. I'm here to have an awesome experience around the west coast of the US, and to share stories, experiences, and the occasional beer with my fellow couchsurfers!

Interests

• hiking
• solo travel
• tv series
• film
• exploring

Music, Movies, and Books

Music (in no particular order)
Bon Iver
The Paper Kites
Ben Rector
John Mayer
Jason Mraz
Jack Johnson
Bombay Bicycle Club
The Temper Trap
City and Colour
Avalanche City
The Lumineers
The Head and the Heart

Movies:
Wes Anderson movies, and many many others

Books:
A lot

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Survived two brain surgeries!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can help teach you some Dutch, some awesome random facts about The Netherlands, as well as discussing global economic/social policies! I can share many many stories that I've either heard or experienced growing up around the globe. I hope to learn about your life and your culture, and what it was like growing up where you did.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Awesome company, great stories, laid-back attitude, willingness to try new things

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Barbados, Belgium, China, Curaçao, England, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, Northern Ireland, Philippines, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Venezuela, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Hong Kong, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Trinidad and Tobago, United States