I am originally from Holland but have been living in Asia for the past 21 years (Taiwan, China and Thailand). Product designer and I build companies. I studied Medicine, Art and Industrial Design way back. Interest in psychology, philosophy and a lot more.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to have meaningful interactions in the places that I visit. And maybe we can learn something from each other.

Interests

yoga, stretching, movement.

• design
• vegetarian
• yoga
• technology
• drawing
• swimming
• animation
• business
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Movie: "Lost in translation"
Music: depends on my mood: from Phillip Glass to the Antwoord, from Bach to "while my guitar gently weeps" version with Prince. Etc etc
Books: I hardly finish a book. Have bought too many. OK: "guns, steel and germs" I finished. Loved that.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One of my products has been used in Space for 5 years.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach Chinese and Dutch.
I can teach you how to get around China and Asia. And a lot about Asian culture.

I am practising a mix of yoga, body weight training and "movement".

What I Can Share with Hosts

A good time, coffee, meal, stories, experience, my ears, my eyes.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, China, Netherlands, Taiwan, Thailand