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Overview

  • 48 references 22 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Dutch, English; learning French, German, Greek (modern), Spanish
  • 38, Male
  • Member since 2009
  • Antea Group NV
  • MSc. engineering: construction; MSc. engineering: water a...
  • From Hertsberge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Enjoy life, but not waste time..

ABOUT ME

I have many names, but a happy smile is linked to all of them. I love talking to people and enjoy their company. I'm always in for a good laugh and drink. I'm active in our local youth movement (chiro), city Youth Council and JOC (Meeting Center for young people).

Asia is my favorite destination. Especially I like the cultural differences and I'm fascinated by the greatness of the historic civilizations.

My quote is short and happy! This is how I try to live my life. And if possible with a good glass of wine.

'La vie en rose' - Edith Piaf -

PHILOSOPHY

- la vie en rose - Edith Piaf
It is French for always look on the bright side of life!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Hosting, surfing, meeting, organizing ...

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My first experience was sometime ago, I think it was in Xian (China). We (my girlfriend and I) stayed with a nice Chinese young men, who showed us around, we stayed at his place, met his parents, had the traditional food, ... Everything one can wish for!

In China we used couch surfing a lot, and the last time we had CouchSurfing experience was in Sofia (Bulgaria), were we stayed with an amazing American men.

No bad experiences so far!

Interests

A lot:
- culture
- meeting new people
- meeting new countries
- traveling
- youth
- sports
- banananas (mention this word in your request!!)

  • culture
  • dining
  • wine
  • drinking
  • traveling
  • surfing
  • sports
  • history

Music, Movies, and Books

I don't read a lot, and if I read it is a French book. I like to watch movies but seldom watch television, because there is much more to do in life than watching television.

Music: give me everything!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- China: really impressive country, a lot of variation, so much culture! The great wall! Beautiful nature, history, power, diversity, ... (http://www.koenwildemeersch.be/china)
- India: Maybe the best I have done: this is 'more real', people hardly speak English, your on your own! Nice food, culture shock, nature, Taj Mahal, temples, ... (http://www.koenwildemeersch.be/india)
- Russia: Communist feeling, stayed with a local family, they were so nice, so friendly, this is culture!
- Iceland: Nature like you have never seen it! Amazing! Went there on a scientific exchange program.. Had a great time! Blue lagoon, hot water springs, snow carting, ..
- ...

Teach, Learn, Share

Try to be relaxed, let things just come to you and wait and see.. Enjoy what happens on the moment.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Greece, India

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