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Overview

  • 10 references 7 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Dutch, English, French, Spanish; learning Danish, Italian
  • 35, Female
  • Member since 2011
  • Junior Technician in Integral Water Management
  • Environmental Technology/AgrisMundus programme in sustain...
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

On a constant learning path, trying to grasp an understanding of this world. Promoting local agriculture, tolerance and a more altruistic way of living.

ABOUT ME

I'm a social person with a positive attitude toward people and life. I like to be very active. Currently I am starting to learn marimba as a way to integrate in the culture of Esmeraldas.

PHILOSOPHY

Try to make a difference! Let people be themselves.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Sharing is caring

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

When I have a place and it's possible I host people. I love sharing experiences and meeting people with different visions.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I often host caus' I like having visit! The most amazing thing that happened to me on couchsurfing was that Hanz offered to pick me up in Singapore and came. After a long travel alone to an unkown country it is great to have someone waiting for you. Incredible how friendly and hospitable people can be.

Another special CS experience is meeting Maxim who's a great & funny person, he took the afternoon to walk by the sea and showed me his stunning pictures, we went treasure hunting and found a message in a bottle... People are so resourceful!

COUCHSURFING IS NOT ABOUT FREELOADING
So if you're just looking for a place for free and have no other motivation for being on couchsurfing please refrain from contacting me. It is not about giving to get, it's about sharing. It's about community spirit.

PS: If you haven't noticed, CS is not a speed-dating site...

Interests

I love walking, reading, listening to music, outdoor sports... Being in nature is just wonderful! Two summers ago (already!) I cycled from Copenhagen to Berlin. I also try to buy local. I am interested in local and smallholder agriculture. I love dancing and playing music although people say I am arhytmic -I don´t care, it´s about the fun.

  • culture
  • dancing
  • walking
  • reading
  • traveling
  • socializing
  • music
  • outdoor activities
  • cycling
  • sailing
  • sports
  • agriculture
  • languages
  • volunteering
  • sea kayaking
  • sailling

Music, Movies, and Books

Kourouma: Allah n'est pas obligé

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Studying and volunteering abroad, so much more meaningful than hanging out as a tourist. Cycling from Copenhagen to Berlin. ... Sailing from the Caribbean to Canada... Living on a boat in New Caledonia...
Life's not always been easy but I'm grateful to it for the amazing chances it has given me.

An amazing thing is the hospitality in New Caledonia, it shows how beautiful the world is when people are generous.

Teach, Learn, Share

Mmm, well I could teach the languages I know. I love to learn new languages too! Also, if you want tips about how to sail without being a millionaire, be welcome to ask.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Joy for life!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Chile, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominican Republic, Malaysia, Philippines, Rwanda, Singapore, Turks and Caicos Islands, United States, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Ecuador, France, New Caledonia, Spain, United Kingdom

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