I am in the process of finishing my PhD on the sustainability of globalization in Maastricht, while doing something like a self-financed sabbatical this in year, in which I will do all kinds of projects and travels, learn new languages, meditate, challenge myself to learn and grow.

I am also doing an educational Photography / Mindfulness Project called 'Trees of Maastricht' and working on some book ideas. Give Training Courses for rootAbility for positive change makers.

In one sentence: I am curious and passionate to learn about people and how we relate to ourselves, each other and nature.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

to step out of my comfort zone - I have had an account for many years but never dared to actually use it - as already indicated, this is a year to try out new things.
So I hope to meet new people, make friends, learn, share, live.

Interests

Hiking & Camino de Santiago
Mindfulness & Meditation
Photography
Books & Movies
Food & Cooking
Research & Education (on Sustainability)

• books
• photography
• education
• dining
• cooking
• meditation
• movies
• hiking
• teaching
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

music: chilled classical, piano, guitar. Alternative Rock Pop, Indie. Minimal Tech House

Books: (Auto-)Biographies of inspiring people (Mandela, Jobs, Ghandi, Malala, etc.), on Buddhist Philosophy & Mindfulness, Sustainability, Spirituality, Camino de Santiago.

favourite Movies: Into the wild, Forrest Gump, Leonardo di Caprio, Woody Allen, Sustainability Documentaries

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I walked the Camino de Santiago from Saint Jean Pied de Port to Finisterre (900 km) - most life changing experience in my life - also wrote little book about it which I share with friends.

Teach, Learn, Share

my interests, cooking, meditation, stories, life coaching.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Chile, France, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, France, Germany, Netherlands, Peru, United States