We are Irene and Alex!

I (Irene) am from the Netherlands and Alex is from Canada. 7 years ago we met on Aruba in the Caribbean and recently realized our dream of moving there. In Canada, Alex was a fire fighter for 10 years and we started a paddle board company together. For the next 10 months we are travelling around Australia with our van :)
We are 30 and 33 years old. We host regularly on Airbnb and Home Exchange and are respectful to you and your home! We are clean, can cook a nice meal, and are always in for a beer. But we go to bed early ;) Yes, we are not THAT young anymore....

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I(Irene) used to couch surf a lot when I was travelling alone through Australia in my 20s. Some I still keep in touch with 10 years later!! It is always such a great way to meet amazing people that you would normally never meet! Alex and I have also couch surfed in Canada and the USA together. We enjoy hearing your stories, and experiencing your way of life: that's what travelling is all about for us!

Interests

I (Irene) am a windsurfer and wing foiler and I teach both these sports in the Caribbean. Wing foiling is my passion! Alex also wing foils and he is a Dive Master.

• running
• traveling
• hiking
• surfing
• sailing
• business
• volunteering
• adventure
• fun
• vegan food

Music, Movies, and Books

Irene: My favourite book is Wild from Charyl Strayed

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Irene: Climbing Mt. Rinjani, the 2nd largest volcano in Indonesia
Alex: Triathlon on Aruba (Caribbean)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Share about our life on Aruba where we have 4 apartments: hopefully we will welcome you there in the future??? :) Share about Dutch culture and food, and Alex makes delicious burritos and tacos

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Australia, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Cambodia, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Aruba, Australia, Costa Rica, Netherlands