I am Jourike, 24 years old. I am currently traveling through Australia together with my friend Anniek. We are both from the Netherlands and are very excited to see the most beautiful spots of Australia. I love going for a long walk down the beach or hike in the mountains. I am a vegetarian, love to cook, always willing to try new recipes, which is even better with a glass of red wine. Anniek and I have both lived in the US for a year, so we often get confused for Americans, but we’re 100% Dutch and we would love to learn more about the Australian culture, perhaps even return to the Netherlands with an Australian accent.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Together with my friend I’m traveling through Australia. We are road tripping from Cairns down to Melbourne.

Interests

• fashion
• cooking
• wine tasting
• running
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• beaches
• nature
• events
• food lover

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Jumped out of an airplane (and would love to do it again)

Teach, Learn, Share

I am from the north of Holland where we speak our own language called Frisian, so if you’re willing to learn a language which you’ll probably never use again, I’ll be happy to teach you.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Fun and positivity, random facts that are in no way helpful in life but are still fun to know, fun stories from places I've been and people I've met, a listening ear (I'm that friend in a group), good wine and not a lot of mess (I clean up after myself and I'll even do dishes).

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cyprus, Netherlands, United States