I'm a global nomad. I was raised in the US and Belgium. I've lived and worked abroad since I graduated from university in Antwerp, Belgium. Since 1997 I have liked in Switzerland, the UK, the US, Qatar and Peru and have traveled to over 30 countries. I'm passionate about traveling, meeting people and learning about other cultures. I'm very sociable and am outdoor person. I'm eager to learn and try new things. I look forward to sharing ideas about education and contributing to global projects.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've been on couch surfing since 2015 but somehow my account seems to be deactivated. I joined when I moved to Peru and used to attend couch surfing meetups and volunteering events in Lima. It's been a great opportunity to welcome newcomers to Peru, learn from those living there and volunteer on social projects for children in poor communities.

I plan to start trekking and exploring the world for a couple of months and would like to meet others on my journey and learn from locals.

Interests

• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• learning languages
• backpacker
• sea
• national parks
• scuba
• scubadiving
• scuba-diving
• hiking mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy watching National Geographic and other documentaries.
I love seeing small non-commercial foreign films and attending film festivals.
I'm currently reading The Immortalists.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I hiked 70km to reach Choquequiroa, an ancient pre-incan city in Peru. I biked 1,000km in Belgium, France and Germany.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you different recipes I have picked up traveling globally.
I can share experiences with you.
I would love to learn from you.

What I Can Share with Hosts

English language, cook together, go for a run or hike together

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Sri Lanka, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Peru, Qatar, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States