My name is Frederick Ralph Lourens. I'm an 18-year-old high school student based in the northern of The Netherlands. I grew up in a musical family and I'm creative too. For a couple of years now I have been the proud owner of two companies in design and web development. I love my work, but lately the combination with school has become too much. That is why I now like to take the time to do fun things, think about all kinds of things and to discover this beautiful world. That's why I make a road trip through the United States.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

During my journey an important goal is to meet new people who can inspire me and help me through the great America.

Interests

• culture
• design
• photography
• music festivals
• cooking
• beer
• running
• traveling
• music
• live music
• swimming
• religion
• videography
• biking
• beer and wine
• jazz music
• development
• cooking together

Music, Movies, and Books

Music I love:
* Jacob Collier
* Jordan Rakei
* Snarky Puppy
* ODESZA
* Empire of the Sun
* Pink Floyd
* Queens of the Stone Age
* Post Malone
* Kendrick Lamar

Books:
* 1984, George Orwell
* Animal Farm, George Orwell
* Brave New World, Aldous Huxley
* When Breath Becomes Air, Paul Kalanithi

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'm 18, I just born!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can tell more about the Dutch culture and language, making good Mexican taco's , design principles and coding (it'll take some time however.)

Would love to learn more about the American culture, the differences and similarities between the US and Europe, people's life stories etc.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands