Hi there,

I am Mathilde! I am a huge nature lover and I am a vegetarian. I am very eco-friendly and I try to follow the Zero Waste movement as thoroughly as possible. I am cooking more than most people as I usually only buy raw products and make my own cosmetics, but I love it! I also have my own vegetable garden and always try to buy local products.

In my professional life, I am a translator and Dutch teacher. I work from English and Dutch to French. I am my own boss, which I enjoy very much as it enables me to adapt my work schedule and to work flexible hours.

I love having a good talk but I am not a night owl or a party beast, even though I like having a drink or dancing from time to time. I usually spend my evenings reading 🤓.

⚠️ DO NOT get in touch with me if you're looking for a girlfriend/someone to hook up with.

⚠️ PLEASE send me a personalized request and tell me why you want to stay with me. Mention my cat "Merlin" 🐈😉. I won't answer copy-paste. Thanks!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To me, travelling isn't having a checklist and doing as much as possible in a limited amount of time. I'd rather take my time and fully enjoy the experience. Slow travel is totally my thing! I also want to learn about the place where I am and the local culture. Couchsurfing enables me to meet knowledgeable people who show me their place and their environment as a true local, off the beaten track. That's why I love it.

Interests

Languages are my first passion. Speaking several languages is truly amazing and learning them is a lot of fun.

I recently starting sewing classes, which I love!

Cooking also is a hobby to me.

• books
• photography
• yoga
• meditation
• languages
• language exchange
• travel
• pole dance

Music, Movies, and Books

Mamma Mia - Ken Follett's trilogies - Katherine Pancol's books - The Seven Sisters

I'm always reading so it's hard to pick just a few...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I swam in the Arctic Ocean in December ❄😨

Teach, Learn, Share

If you're staying with me, you can expect the following things:
- taste local delicacies
- taste local drinks
- get a ton of tips about Brussels and Belgium

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook or just help clean the house. I can also teach you French, Dutch or English. I can help you learn more about Zero-Waste ☺

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Finland, Netherlands, United States