CURRENT MISSION

share my energy, passion and enthousiasm to all that I love ..

ABOUT ME

Everything = change .. I'm not different from that. I try to be as free as the wind and as universal as the sun. I care about people, I'm a little bit crazy, I enjoy life to the fullest (yet still realistic) and I'm sharing these good feelings with others.
Although it might be different tomorrow; my biggest passions are nature, traveling, cooking, working/living with people and work on sustainable tourism & rural development. I believe in people, I love to play guitar and sing, I love sports and good & healthy food .. and what I like most ... to enjoy all of these things =)

PHILOSOPHY

Don't ask what the world needs. Rather ask what makes you come alive; then go and do it! Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.
Love yourself, believe in people, take care for each other and take responsibility for your actions on this planet. Do your best to leave it a little better than you found it. Enjoy. Don't worry about the future and do one thing every day that scares you.
Sing. Don't be reckless with other people's hearts. Don't waste your time on jealousy. Remember compliments you receive. Forget the insults. Enjoy your body. It's the greatest instrument you'll ever own. Dance, even if you have nowhere to do it but your living room. Understand that friends come and go, but with a precious few you should hold on.
And go out and try, because good judgement is the result of experience .. & experience is the result of poor judgement.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Being honest and genuine.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

When I'm in Holland, the doors of my warm place are wide open and I will do my utmost to make your stay the best.

Interests

I'm an enthusiastic entrepreneur, fond on the travel industry, eager to learn and create new things
and always passionate for people, for design, quality and the beauty of nature. Whether it's photography, mountain leading, dive instructing, web/graphic design or a sharing of inspiring thoughts, I will approach it with a sense of purpose, emotion and spirit.

• dogs
• singing
• design
• graphic design
• photography
• beauty
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• cheese
• traveling
• guitar
• sports
• entrepreneurship
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

I love music .. listening and composing it
I like reading ...
I enjoy a good movie in a movie house with a BIG screen!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveling with my dad and climb together the highest mountain of Northern Africa. Hitchhike from the USA to Panama and all the way up again (on the other side of Central America). Finish 3 studies, become a mountain guide and a dive master, travel and work to probably 60 or more countries. Spend new years eve on the southern most part of South America with only my friend, illegally imported Dutch Old Amsterdam cheese, a good port wine, anchovis and two beavers. Playing in bands with lot's of performances and produce two cd's. Cross a mine field on Teva sandels with a jumping dog in front of me (definitely not on purpose!). Starting my own Ltd. in the travel industry and sell it again after 1,5 year. Get stuck in the war between Georgia and Russia (and seeking cover under an escalator for middle night bombs). Finding a very good friend from Holland after 3 years back in China. There's more but you might start to think that I'm crazy ... (which is partly true =)

Teach, Learn, Share

I would like to learn everything! And I try to be as open as I can and will teach or share whatever is in my possibilities and whatever will inspire you.

Countries I’ve Visited

Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles

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