ABOUT ME

I'm a Dutch sociologist of 31 years old, recently transplanted to Belgium where I'm teaching and working on an PhD at the University of Antwerp.

Before the academic life I worked for 5 years at an architecture firm and I really like to think/write about the subject. When I'm walking around my gaze is almost always upwards to the building facades. Seeing a lot of different cities and buildings is often the goal of my travels. Hopefully I can chisel out some kind of a career on the subject.

I'm kind of a mellow person, don't mix well with hardcore party animals but definitely like having a good time. Cooking, and especially eating, and hearing about other people's experiences.

PHILOSOPHY

In the age where there are no grand narratives anymore we each have to make our own small story. Where the story lines cross, that's where it gets interesting.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Traveled the US for a month in the summer of 2008 and couchsurfed. It was an unforgettable experience! Ever since I've been hosting people and going on short couchsurfing trips. Next up is the North of France!

Interests

Architecture, sociology, philosophy, culture, museums, music, discovering the world, seeing stuff I've never seen before.

• animals
• culture
• architecture
• cooking
• walking
• partying
• music
• sociology

Music, Movies, and Books

Literature both classic and current-day, sci-fi. Progressive rock, blues, some pop and singer/songwriter. Modern art & architecture.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spent four summers in the US now, I love it and I will be back. Also a visit to Morocco in 2012 was a real eye-opener.

Countries I’ve Visited

Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands

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