I'm Niesjen, 25 years old and I gave up everything to travel from January 2022 till December 2023. I have traveled a lot before and love to share stories about traveling and my previous job as a medical actor.

After traveling fulltime for almost 2 years, I am finally open to host people at my parents' place. As I have met so many amazing people while traveling myself (and hope to meet more when I continue traveling again), I would love to host some people and show you around. Even though my parents live in the complete middle of nowhere, it has its charms and I can drive you to cities, villages or the train station. 🥰

I have a gluten allergy and I usually eat vegetarian but it's not as difficult and boring as people mostly think. Also I quit alcohol but it doesn't mean I'm only eating healthy all the time. 🍎

Instagram: @Niesjennn
Polarsteps: @NiesjenIpema

Author of "The Broke Traveller"
Release date August ✨️ 2024

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Ever since I use CS, I have been meeting the most amazing people everywhere! I don't have a home and I'm traveling around Europe at the moment, would love to share adventures. As a trade for a sleeping spot I can clean or cook (glutenfree/vegan). I like hanging around the beach, meeting people, bonfire parties or anything we can come up with.

Interests

I'm interested in all kinds of stuff and I am open to learn more about anything really. I love to learn more points of view on matters and learning skills or whatsoever.

• animals
• traveling
• swimming
• nature
• spirituality
• climbing
• off grid living
• medical education
• writing books
• the meaning of life
• writing blogs

Music, Movies, and Books

The only thing I do not like are ghost movies, sorry not sorry 😂

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Gave up my house, work, everything and start living from my backpack.
Working as a medical actor for the military, police, special forces, ambulance etc.
Did synchronize swimming in the National team when I was 14.
Somehow saved someone's life while not sober at all.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach basic medical stuff, first aid, English, swimming, bouldering

Apparently I can teach anyone to eat with chopsticks (see personal references)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cleaning, cooking (glutenfree), nice stories, some small handy work.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands