The greatest threat to our planet is the assumption that someone else is going to save it. - Robert Swan, polar explorer

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Going off the beaten track and being more than just a typical tourist. Meeting more people with a similar crazy mindset.

Interests

Studying Marine Biology abroad for two years. Interest in coral reef ecology, sustainable fisheries, and genetics. Just started to get into diving. Pretending to be able to surf sometimes. Worst guitar player you'll ever meet. Scout. Addicted to music. I love travelling, hiking, grabbing a beer or two in a bar, going to concerts/festivals. Always up for a swim in the ocean.

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Into The Wild, The Motorcycle Diaries, Cidade de Deus, documentaries like Life and Human Planet

Books: Things the Grandchildren Should Know, from Mark Oliver Everett, the leadsinger of the band Eels

Music: Harcore, Indie, Alternative, Post-rock

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Saying goodbye to my hometown of Leuven (Belgium), to study Marine Biology all over Europe for two years. Currently in Faro (Portugal), had a quick research visit in Curaçao (Caribbean), and next year I will move to Galway (Ireland)!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking veggie stuff. Belgian beers.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Croatia, Curaçao, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Portugal