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CURRENT MISSION

To treat the wonderful world and its marvelous people with love and respect.

ABOUT ME

I am a passionate traveler from Belgium, full of lust for life, no border is too far to cross.
I have been a tour guide in Canada in British Columbia (Vancouver area) and Alberta (Rocky Mountains). I get a kick out of being in the great outdoors. A human being enthusiast who is ready for any challenge life brings. I played volleybal and was a lifeguard at the Belgian coast in summer. I love being on the waves on a board, surfing coastlines, but I am still learning. Recently (2019-2020), I got into rock climbing after spending a year in Queenstown, New Zealand. To get to know me a bit better, follow me and my stories on Instagram @harryvandurme

PHILOSOPHY

Rien n'est impossible!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Whenever I'm by myself in a big city, I check out when there is a meeting. I love those meetings. I get to know so many nice people. I have a couch in Belgium, but I am always traveling... In Canada, I have slept on more couches than beds... Couches are the way to go. Big fan of the CS community!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Met the nicest people along the road. Some of them became friends for life!

Interests

I am trying this digital nomad thing for the first time in my life now; graphic designer on the road. I am a tour guide in Canada. I play volleyball, I like sports. In winter you can find me glide down a snowy mountain peak on skis. In summer I try to surf some waves or swim in the ocean, as I feel very comfortable in the water. I was a lifeguard at the Belgian coast and in some local swimming pools.
I love music: I play the piano and the guitar and have been practising the bagpipes. I also like to listen to numerous music genres.
I used to be a DJ and a monitor in the youth movement.
I eat wholefoods plantbased (vegan) and love it!

• books
• vegan
• movies
• traveling
• eating out
• bouldering
• music
• guitar
• piano
• outdoor activities
• surfing
• sports
• rock climbing
• swimming
• tourism
• climbing
• healthy food
• healthy lifestyle
• climbing mountains
• tour guide
• plant based

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Captain Fantastic, Into The Wild, LOTR, A 100 foot Journey
Music: Rock-minded (all the famous old school rock bands), but also electro and dance (as a DJ). I love ALL kinds of music. Lately, I have been listening to a lot of Indy Pop Folk and Alternative bands with mainly acoustic sounds.
Books: Into Thin Air, Into The Wild, Harry Potter, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Eckhart Tolle, Paul Hawken, Yvon Chouinard,…

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I got lost in the Amazon forest with my Belgian friend, two other guys and a Brazilian guide. I wrote a travel novel about it at the age of 22. The money I earn from the book helps out the street children in Rio de Janeiro.

Teach, Learn, Share

I could teach you something about CPR and lifesaving techniques, as I have six years of lifeguarding experience at the Belgian coast.

I can teach you how to play the guitar/piano

I could teach you some stuff about the moon and stars, if this is your cup of tea ;-)

What I Can Share with Hosts

A fun time with a lot of stories. I am very fast and eager to learn things, and love to listen to other peoples' stories. I am interested in various lifestyles. My friends call me a social chameleon: I adapt to any situation, wherever I go, I blend in.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, England, Finland, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Iceland, India, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo, Laos, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State, Venezuela, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, New Zealand