I am an open-minded and easy going person. Trying new things helps me to understand the world. There is more in life than working, and we should experience this while we are still fit to do so. Older people often tell me that they worked too much and wished that they would've travelled more.

That's why I like to combine travelling and working. First I work some time to save money, so after that I can travel for some time. I did 3 big trips so far:

- In 2013 I travelled for 7 months in Australia, New Zealand and South-East Asia.

- In 2016 I hitchhiked around Iceland and travelled around in Canada. In Seattle, USA, I bought a bicycle and I cycled along the Pacific Coast to La Paz in Mexico. The trip took 6 months.

- In 2017 I rode my bicycle from The North Cape in Norway back to my hometown Harlingen in The Netherlands in 3 months.

I believe in freedom. In my opinion everybody is allowed to live their life how they would like to, when not harming others and leaving everybody in its own worth. Live and let live.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet open-minded people from all around the world.

Interests

I'm an outdoor person. The things I mostly do when outside are hiking, cycling, camping and running. I enjoy to learn about cultures. I appreciate art. I like good conversations with a cup of tea or a beer.

I'm obsessed with music. Especially from the Metal, Rock and Folk genres. I try to visit at least 1 gig/festival a month.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Sigur Rós, Opeth, Agalloch, Lifelover, Pearl Jam, Alcest, Crystal Castles, Lana Del Rey, Radiohead, Dire Straits, Muse, Amy Macdonald, The Cure, Simon & Garfunkel, Lacuna Coil, Nirvana, Wintersun, Wardruna, Emilie Autumn

Movies: Into The Wild, Fight Club, Catch Me If You Can, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, V for Vendetta, Das Leben der Anderen

Series: Game of Thrones, Vikings, Homeland, South Park, Dexter, Breaking Bad, The Office

Books: A Song of Fire and Ice

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- I've visited the exploded Nuclear Reactor in Chernobyl, Ukraine.

- I did a 6 week 4x4 roadtrip with camping all the time from Cairns to Melbourne in Australia.

- I did the 134m Nevis bungy jump in Queenstown, New Zealand.

- I've completed running a full 42,2 km marathon.

- I've quit my job 3 times to travel the world.

- I've hitchhiked all around Iceland in 3 weeks.

- I've cycled from Seattle, WA, USA to La Paz in Mexico. Total distance 4500 km.

- I've cycled from The North Cape, Norway back to my home in Harlingen, The Netherlands. Total distance 6500 km.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you the Dutch, the language we speak in The Netherlands. I'm very good with spreadsheets, so I can help you out with that if you want.

I like to learn about your culture, more about psychology and I like to learn programming.

I can share a lot of travel stories and give you recommendations about what's perfect for you to visit.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Beer, wine or chocolate. I also like to share good conversation. Don't hesitate to ask if I can help you in any other way, I'm happy to help you.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, China, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Laos, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands