Also known as Marleen/Mar/Marley/Marleybob/Maria whatever you like.
I am a really happy hard working Dutch girl. I live in the city centre of Alkmaar (30 minutes with the train from Amsterdam) and if I am not busy working (I work in a restaurant) I'll be happy to host you and see what you want to do around Alkmaar.

In 2015 I've lived and worked in the outback in Australia for about 6 months. After that I went driving up and down the east coast with my campervan. One of the best life experiences ever.
After my life in Australia I went to Sulawesi, Indonesia. I've been doing some artistic teaching there in a little city called Tondano. Such a privilege to contribute my donation to these childeren.

I bought a van this year. I do live full time in it now!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing is the best way to meet locals. I love to share my house with you and see Alkmaar.
In Australia I couchsurfed and I met so many inspiring people.
We have to share the world, so why can't we share our sofa's?!

Interests

Actually I really like my job. I work five days a week in a restaurant (de Binnenkomer in Alkmaar). It is more like if I am home, then really at work.
When I am free I am going to see documentaires (mostly about the world or about humans interest) or seeking for streetart.
Together with my amazing tattoo artist we are working to complete my forest sleeve at the moment. So yeah love tattoo's!

• writing
• dining
• coffee
• fitness
• yoga
• traveling
• painting
• music
• teaching
• creative writing
• drinking coffee
• health and fitness

Music, Movies, and Books

alt-J / Benjamin Clementine / Coldplay / Emmylou Harris / Hope Masike / Kitty, Daisy & Lewis / M83 / Paolo Conte / Pearl Jam / Tall Black Guy / Tinariwen / Worakls .....

yeah I know... it's all of something. I really like Dutch upcoming young artists as well.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Working on a cattle station, living in Sulawesi, diving at Bunaken Island

Teach, Learn, Share

'A mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul' --- Eddie Vedder

What I Can Share with Hosts

Lots of happiness, I can take you with me to the gym, I know a lot about the beaches in Holland, walking around in the dunes, surfing (summertime)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Malaysia, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Tanzania, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Indonesia, Netherlands