I live pretty close to the center of Rotterdam in a quiet neighborhood nearby a metro station. Just around the corner is the Nieuwe Binnenweg where you'll find just about everything you'll need.

From my apartment you have a nice view at the Euromast. The Museum park is also really nearby.

My apartment is pretty minimalistic with loads of plants.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Every day you can choose to be kind to others.

“People aren’t in awe of your sharp mind? So be it. But you have many other qualities you can’t claim to have been deprived of at birth. Display then those qualities in your own power: honesty, dignity, endurance, chastity, contentment, frugality, kindness, freedom, persistence, avoiding gossip, and magnanimity.“
- Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 5.5

Interests

Too many!

• arts
• architecture
• design
• beer
• coffee
• yoga
• running
• meditation
• chess
• reading
• bouldering
• minimalism
• music
• cycling
• geopolitics
• languages
• tea
• plants
• film
• health
• cigars
• effective altruism
• stoicism
• ultra endurance sports

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to music pretty much every day. I'm always on the lookout for something new.

I have been a yearly visitor of the International Film Festival Rotterdam for quite a few years now.

I try to read daily. I have loads of interesting books on various topics.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I rode my bike all across Europe (Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway).

Roparun (2016)
Rotterdam marathon (2017, 2018, 2019)
Transcontinental Race (2017, 2018)
Transatlantic Way Race (2018)
NorthCape 4000 (2019)

Teach, Learn, Share

I’d like to show you around town if you're interested. Preferably by bike. I like to cook. I could teach you how to brew REALLY GOOD coffee.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A really nice reference ;-).

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cuba, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Norway, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands