I am an open minded engineer with a passion for discovering and exploring nature, history, technology, art, people and cultures.

I strife to enjoy every day to the utmost through the relations that shape my life and the new experiences that grow my person.

Happiness, only real when shared <3. - C. McCandles

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people and experience their culture and lifestyle from up close :)

I believe that a country is way more shaped by it’s people then by it’s landscape. By meeting these people one get’s to know the country. One of the biggest mistakes one can make is visiting a country and not have a single interaction with a local. Their perspectives and visions can give you an unique insight in the country and the working of it. That’s why i think couchsurfing is a fascinating concept and a great opportunity for exploring a country or region ^^

Interests

A multitude of sports such as basketball, hiking, swimming, skiing, tabletennis, yoga, byciclying and more.

History in general and the second world war in particular.

Maps about a variety of regions and topics.

Modern day scientific/engineering evolutions and discoveries

• literature
• traveling
• music
• sports
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

I honestly like all kinds of music from Death Grips to Led Zeppelin, Godspeed You! Black Emperor to Biggie and Ludovico Einaudi to CCR, ABBA and Charles Bradley. My favourite band right now has to be The War On Drugs, which i highly recommend you to check out, especially live!

Just like my taste in music i like a different kinds of movies. Some of my favourites include Les Intouchables, Interstellar, Ali G Indahouse and 12 Angry Man.

I mostly read fictional literature. Books i recently enjoyed a lot are Norwegian Wood, A Little Life, The Memoirs of a Geisha and some dutch books. I also love fantasy especially a song of ice and fire and the kingkiller chronicles of which i’m eagerly awaiting their last books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Been part of an intriguing traditional jewish shabat!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: some dutch, west-flemish and 3D-drawing on solidworks if that’s what you’re into :p

Learn: my guitar and harmonica skills could use some tutoring ;)

Share: some (relatively short) lifewisdom and belgian cuisine & beers :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Some fun facts, stories and lame jokes ^^

Ofcourse i can allways share my vision on particular topics as well ;)

Countries I’ve Visited

Belarus, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, New Zealand, Sweden