Hi!

My name is Merel and I'm from the Netherlands. In 2011 I've been to the USA (Santa Barbara) and stayed there for three months at a hostfamily. I really enjoyed my time there and always wanted to go to New Zealand. I graduated in June and worked in HR for 9 months before I arrived in New Zealand in January.

I would like to stay with somebody who is willing to do something together every now and then. I would really appreciate a good talk in the evening or exploring the area.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think this is one of the best ways to getting to know the culture of New Zealand (and that's what I'm here for) and meeting new people.

Interests

I love to explore the area by doing a hike or by bike.

• hiking
• biking

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Las Vegas! But the one thing on my bucketlist I'm even more looking forward to: whale watching in Kaikoura on the 10th of March!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good talks, great stories, humour.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, New Zealand, United States