Hiya, I'm Niek!

instagram: @niektravels and @dormousemusic

Been couchsurfing since my gapyear in 2015. First as a surfer, now as a host, soon as a surfer again!

After having had the opportunity to see the world using couchsurfing, which was eye-opening and the most fun experience ever, I will continue using it as much as I can, where ever and whenever I go travel!

I'm a pretty laid back person and I like a lot of different activities. I love appreciating (and creating) art, I like to write about life, watching movies and series, I like hiking, taking pictures of cats in windowsills, exploring the city based on real-life recommendations (I mean, instead of going to the #1 tripadvisor restaurant, I'd rather go to a place that someone I've met has recommended me).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing makes it easy to meet people who will give you guidance (and occasionally accompany you) in a city you're not familliar with. And these people will often become your friends, and will maybe even be your future travelbuddies one day !

I have many great experiences using couchsurfing! Meeting new people (and their friends!), who know the city and all the hidden gems.. Cooking/eating with them, playing card games, and/or sharing (travel)stories.. For me, that's what travelling is all about.

Interests

Movies. (Making) art. (Making) music & singing. Traveling solo & low budget. (Vegan) food - and I don't care what you do and do not eat! Writing (songs, poetry, about life). Reading books. Watching Formula 1.

Oh, and I looove dice and card games!!

• graphic design
• cooking
• vegan
• drawing
• music
• hiking
• philosophy
• psychology
• formula 1
• artificial intelligence
• football (soccer)

Music, Movies, and Books

If you like books, I will definitely let you talk me into reading something awesome you've read. I need more books. In my life. :)

Fav movies: The Prestige, Finding Neverland, The Lion King, Into the Wild, The Imitation Game, Les Intouchables.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Encountering a group of wild dolphins while snorkling in Egypt!

Teach, Learn, Share

To love life, and yourself

What I Can Share with Hosts

I know that you, as a host, trust me to respect your home and your habits. Therefore I will try my best to be neat and the best version of myself at all times. I'm sure we can share some great stories and perspectives!

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bulgaria, Malaysia, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden