2023 me:

Apparently I had a lot to say 13 years ago. Nothing much has changed if it comes to meet new people and to see interesting places in the world.
To me, life is about connecting between others in a meaningful way to understand each other better than before.

2010 me:
CURRENT MISSION

My mission is to see every continent, learning more about other cultures and meet people around the world, as long as I live in this world.

ABOUT ME

Hello Everybody!

My name is Matthias and with the following lines I'd like to introduce myself to you.

I'm a student, Social Work (most awesome study ever!), in Brussels and I live in Ghent, the most wonderful city in Belgium.

My study of social work is one of the things that define me a bit as who I am.
Personally I think everybody has the choice in life to see every human being, which race, colour or whatever he or she is, as a unique one. I chose for that because it's important to me that we understand each other by exchanging cultures and personal stories...

Another quote that fits me well: "Experience is priceless".

In fact, since the day I was born, I knew Belgium was too small for me.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy life here but I always want to see more.

So, I came up with the idea for signing me up at this community.

I think the benefits you get from travelling will never be forgotten and are the one of the greatest things in life.

So, this is a little bit about me, the rest is for when we meet!

PHILOSOPHY

Your attitude towards life determines life's attitude towards us.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Not yet! Hopefully Morocco in september 2012!

Interests

Photography, books, music, vintage, surrealism

• books
• photography
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• languages
• social work
• language exchange

Music, Movies, and Books

I love movies:

Gus Van Sant, Quentin Tarantino, Snatch, C'est arrivé près de chez vous, Les Amours imaginaires, J'ai tué ma mère, Volver, Big Fish, De Helaasheid Der Dingen, Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis, Amélie Poulain, Beauty and the Beast, Requiem For a Dream, Moulin Rouge, Requiem for a Dream

I love music:

Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin, Björk, Bloc Party, Blondie, The Cardigans, Chaka Khan, Cindy Lauper, Shingai Shoniwa, Buddy Holly, Dusty Springfield, Bob Sinclar, Hooverphonic, Adele, Urge Overkill, XTC, Buena Vista Social Club, Amatorski, Selah Sue, Regina Spektor, The Baseballs, Róisín Murphy, Dana International, Eros Ramazotti, Goldfrapp, The Corrs, Diana Ross, Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, Eagle-Eye Cherry, Elvis Costello, En Vogue, Eric Clapton, Eros Ramazotti, Eurythmics, Faithless, Fatboy Slim, Feist, Fugees, Good Charlotte, Interpol, Jamiroquai, Kaiser Chiefs, Macy Grey, Alanis Morissette, Alicia Keys, Daft Punk, David Guetta, Janis Joplin, Justice, Kanye West, Kate Bush, Daan, Buscemi, The Noisettes, Owl City, La Roux, Tocadisco, Boys Noize, Sheryl Crow, Gnarls Barkley, 2manydjs, MGMT, Discobar Galaxie, MIA, Justin Timberlake, Ida Maria, Detektivbyrån, Ólafur Arnalds, AaRON, Coeur de Pirate, Sigur Rós, Coco Rosie, ...

I love books too.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My first step on Cuban soil. Also the first time I went to another continent than Europe.

A moment I'll never forget because it felt as real life.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Cuba, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium