Hey there! Thanks for stopping by my profile. I'm Russell, from the Netherlands, though it's been quite a while since I've called it home. At 18, I ventured off to Belgium to dive into the world of translation, and I haven't looked back since! My academic journey took me all the way to Canada where I completed my Master's Degree.

When I'm not juggling my business endeavors, I'm deeply into spirituality and sports. I believe in blending down-to-earth business with spiritual growth, creating a balanced life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Travel is my middle name, with Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico topping my list of favorite places to live and work remotely. I'm always open to making meaningful friendships and connections. So, if you're into exploring new languages, vibrant cultures, doing hikes or discussing life’s big questions, I think we'll get along just fine.

Looking forward to connecting with fellow travelers and language enthusiasts! Let’s make some unforgettable memories.

Interests

I'm a lover of languages, mountains, a proud vegan, and I don't drink alcohol. Plus, I'm gay and currently living the good life in sunny Valencia, Spain. Here, I manage three Airbnb properties I renovated in early 2024—a thrilling venture that keeps me on my toes! I’m also the creator behind a YouTube channel and run an online language academy tailored for French speakers keen to learn Dutch.

• fitness
• instructor
• gyms
• traveling
• drawing
• sports
• languages
• gayfriendly
• gays

Music, Movies, and Books

Reggaeton and (French/Spanish/English) pop music

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travelling into the Colombian jungle!

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to share languages, food and sports activities!!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain