Business-owner. Travel-addicted. Singapore-obsessed. Suits-lover. Sports-freak (Marathons, Triathlons). Lover of good (vegan) food.

I absolutely love meeting new people, getting to know different cultures, and eating local food. :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To get the more local feel for a country and its culture. To meet new people and hear about their stories. To make new friends and extend my international network.

Interests

Sports:
> Running: Marathons in Stockholm (2012), Paris (2013), Prague (2015), Athens (2015), Berlin (2016), Rotterdam (2017), Havana (2017), Vienna (2018), Amsterdam (2018), Helsinki (2019), New York City (2019); now preparing for London (2021)
> Swimming & Cycling (Triathlete)

Volunteering, Reading, Traveling, Cooking

• culture
• beauty
• dining
• cooking
• running
• reading
• traveling
• cycling
• sports
• swimming
• religion
• volunteering
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: The Weeknd, Drake. Most favorite song right now (discovered on the Camino): Mil Pasos.

Movies: I’m not big with movies. Ratatouille is probably one of my all-time favorites. I was obsessed with SUITS on Netflix though.

Books: The Reader - Bernhard Schlink. Me Before You - Jojo Moyes. Fated - S.G. Browne. To Kill A Mockingbird - H. Lee.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have traveled 54 countries and counting. The goal: 100 countries by the time I turn 50 years. ;)

My best sports experience was certainly the New York City Marathon in 2019!

I also JUST finished the Camino Frances (August 2021). Walking about 900km all the way from France (St.-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago to Finisterre). I’m still in awe!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: German language skills. I'm also knowledgeable about running preps.

Learn: New (basic) language skills. To cook local dishes. About new cultures, religions, traditions.

Share: Stories, experiences, adventures. Pictures.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My own stories and travel experiences (especially also my knowledge of and love for SINGAPORE). My cooking. My smile. :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Laos, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Philippines, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Germany, Hong Kong, Netherlands, Singapore, Sweden