CURRENT MISSIONS
- Writing my master's thesis about urban farming
- Bringing more nature to cities.
- Learning and talking about (sustainable) living in the 21th century.
- Becoming a better climber and kitesurfer.

GENERAL
I've been made in January 1991 and received the name Menno. I consider myself to be open-minded, laid-back and social. I want to create harmony in groups by trying to understand differing opinions and viewpoints.

I am trying to keep myself up-to-date with the potential solutions and changes in society that would utilize sustainable, exponential and decentralizing technologies to create a more equal and nature-balanced living environment.

KNOWLEDGE INTEREST
My focus within my studies is on bringing more nature to cities: urban green infrastructure. I enjoy to keep myself informed about the newest sustainable technological innovations in all sectors of society. Hence, I feel that my current study program, Sustainable Business & Innovation, is the place where all the pieces of the puzzle fall into place; learning about exciting innovations ánd the entrepreneurial activities needed to scale-up these initiatives to make an impact. I like try to give myself and others insight in the foreseeable future by following and studying novel trends.

FINALLY
Like most CouchSurfers, I like to travel; see the world, meet new people, opinions and cultures, inspire and become inspired, and just learn through new experiences and awestruck moments. Experiencing the Now is how I try to live my life.

PHILOSOPHY
We are all humans - treat people as you want to be treated.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
I tell other people about CouchSurfing, and I have hosted some people.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
I have some hosting experience, my surfing experience is yet to come.

Interests

I am interested in outdoor activities: climbing, bouldering, kitesurfing, snowboarding, longboarding, skating, mountain hiking, sailing, etc.

In contrast, I am also fascinated by technology and media. I find it fascinating how society rapidly evolves due to technological developments and socio-economic changes.

In addition, I am very font of multimedia. Watching youtube, series, movies and playing videogames is an enjoyable relaxing activity. I also consider myself creative as I have the skills and knowledge to shoot and edit videos, design and code websites, create graphic designs for logo's, posters, business cards, magazines, etc.

• design
• graphic design
• photography
• documentaries
• concerts
• festivals
• dancing
• education
• partying
• technology
• movies
• traveling
• origami
• coding
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• scuba diving
• sailing
• skiing
• snowboarding
• sports
• rock climbing
• swimming
• business
• communications
• teaching
• physics
• hitchhiking
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I have seen many films and I'm into filmmaking, photography and media production. Some directors I can recommend to watch: Richard Linklater, Tarantino, Guy Richie and Gus van Sant.

I love pretty much all music, you can find my playlists on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/112101879

I dont really read many fiction books in my spare time. However, I can enjoy the occasional non-fiction works.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Participating in the Climate-KIC Journey, 2017
Learning to kitesurf, June 2015
Finding the study field I love: innovation management, 2014
Participating in the C1 Ice and Snow mountain course, 2013
First music festival: Sziget 2010 and hitchhiking back.
Buying my first longboard: June 2010.
First ski-trip, Val Thorens, France, January 2009.
Trip through Thailand, August 2007.
Trapperskamp, September 2008.
First Via Ferrata in the Dolomites, Italy, July 2005.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am open to learn everything, so please share your knowledge, skills or randomness. Whether it might involve dancing, quantum physics or origami, bring it on!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can teach you a thing or two about (technological) innovation, video/photography and media, give you tips on boardsports and other outdoor activities, recommend you music/films or share my thoughts on life with you.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Kenya, Latvia, Luxembourg, Monaco, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Denmark, Kenya, Netherlands