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Overview

  • 12 references 8 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Dutch, English; learning French, German
  • 39, Male
  • Member since 2009
  • No occupation listed
  • BA Journalism / MA Political Science
  • From Belgium
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About Me

I'm a journalism & political science graduate from Belgium. I have been travelling on and off for almost 6 years, spending most of the time in Australia and New Zealand.

I'm always in for some good music, an enjoyable night out, a movie or a delicious vegan meal. On my music blog I combine two of my passions: writing & electronic music.

I love adventures, travelling and exploring the world, experiencing how people live elsewhere, and of course, having a good time along the way.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people. When I'm travelling I like to get submerged in local culture and if I'm not on the go I like to help out other travellers.

Interests

Journalism, politics, books, travelling, movies, documentaries, vegan food, going out, friends, music, photography, contemporary art, spirituality, ...

  • arts
  • culture
  • writing
  • books
  • contemporary art
  • photography
  • documentaries
  • dining
  • vegan
  • politics
  • movies
  • traveling
  • blogging
  • music
  • electronic music
  • skydiving
  • journalism
  • political science
  • science

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC: my musical taste is rather eclectic, though I have a slight preference for (psychedelic) rock and electronic music, or a combination of both. Arctic Monkeys, Soulwax, Kasabian, Goose, dEUS, Daft Punk, Tiga, LCD Soundsystem, Tame Impala, Miami Horror, Justice, Phoenix, MGMT, The Black Keys, Empire Of The Sun, Brodinski & The XX are amongst my favorite artists.

MOVIES: I also have a broad taste when it comes to movies. I love watching a good blockbuster, but just as much I can enjoy watching a more alternative or a B movie. Some of my favorites are Bowling For Columbine, Cidade de Deus, Donnie Brasco, Mulholland Drive, Lost In Translation, Amores Perros, The Edukators, Y tu mamá también, Persepolis & Into The Wild.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

*5000km road trip through the Australian outback
*dive in the Great Barrier Reef
*skydive in Byron Bay
*finished a great alpine walk (55km) with a broken hand (NZ)
*walked 100km in 29.5 hours to raise money for Oxfam
*Abel Tasman Great Walk (NZ)

Teach, Learn, Share

Life´s amazing. Make the most of it. Be spontaneous and do more of what makes you happy. Don't waste it.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, China, England, France, Germany, Greece, Haiti, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Laos, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Austria, Belgium, New Zealand, United Kingdom

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