Hi there! I’m Merijn, a 31-year-old from the Netherlands with a passion for exploring the world through the eyes of locals. I truly believe that the best way to experience a new place is by connecting with the people who call it home.

I’m open-minded, easygoing, and love sharing stories, experiences, and a good laugh. Whether it’s learning about your culture, joining you in your favorite local spot, or simply enjoying a great conversation, I’m all about meaningful connections.

I’m doing a 10 week trip in the Middle East, starting from January 5th, starting in Oman, and then continue to Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Iraq.

IG: mensinkmerijn

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Why not? Isn’t it great to meet people likeminded and locals from all different regions. Cheers!

Interests

Football, music festivals, music, traveling, photography, culture

• culture
• festivals
• coffee
• japanese food
• music
• hiking
• history
• travelling
• techno
• cuisine
• city life
• travelling and meeting new people

Music, Movies, and Books

Shawshank Redemption, American Gangster,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Doing the Silk Road from Turkey to China overland.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Croatia, Curaçao, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, Thailand