Hi! This is me, Madelief. I guess that my picture is quite representative: A big enthousiastic smile. Actually it should be a short movie, so I could dance around a bit. I like happy dancing.

The beach on the picture is on the other hand not that representative, you will rather find me sitting around in a park with friends or travelling somewhere.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Last year I met someone on a conference and he invited me to visit Japan. It was only because I started a small talk, which turned into big talk and some serendipity. Serendipity means a "fortunate happenstance" or "pleasant surprise". It comes to you when you least expect it. That's why I always start small talks when I travel by train. Everybody has a story.

That's why I like Couchsurfing, it makes serendipity do her work. Meeting awesome people by chance and listening to a story which otherwise would never change the way you see things around you.

Interests

For some reason, I am always on the go. That means I already know where I would like to go next year. I hope to visit Japan!

However, I need my time, so that I can write about what I see. I love writing. I would love to write a book once.

I find some magic in pictures of trivial things and learning to play the ukulele.

• writing
• books
• photography
• dancing
• traveling
• magic
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Limitless
Mr. Nobody

Le fabuleux destin d'Amelie Poulain
The Grand Budapest Hotel

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spending two nights on an uninhabited island

Teach, Learn, Share

I love stories. I would love to share some. I am looking forward to yours!

Since september I am teaching myself some photography skills. I would love to experiment together!

I would love to learn playing the ukulele some more!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Humor & enthusiasm

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cabo Verde, Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Italy, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Indonesia, Netherlands, Portugal