Geert Mak, a famous non-fiction writer from The Netherlands once called me and my friends 'spies of the King, of King Democracy.' And there is some truth to that, as I am a journalist traveling Europe and the rest of the world in a quest to better understand humanity and different societies. I love reading and writing, long hikes, revealing conversations and swimming.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to discover cities where I know nobody yet, to get in touch with new cultures from all over Europe and the world. I want to enjoy being young and I believe couch surfing is a more personal experience than booking a room in a hostel or hotel.

Interests

• books
• politics
• traveling
• journalism
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

I love 20th century journalist-storytellers such as Joseph Roth and Ryszard Kapuściński.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once got arrested in a totalitarian regime for breaching the 10 pm curfew. It is not something I wish to ever repeat.

Teach, Learn, Share

Find my work on kaspergoethals.com.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I know my home city Ghent like my backpocket. I can guide visitors to bars and places they won't find in travel books.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Iraq, Italy, Luxembourg, Myanmar, Netherlands, Romania, Serbia, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands