ABOUT ME

I'm Sjors, a Dutch journalist roaming the US starting from January for over a year, to cover the 2020 elections and more. I'm focussing on the Sun Belt but also visiting other places. I'm open, curious, easy-going and enthusiastic!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Would love to meet people who are open and curious and engaging and driven and passionate about whatever they're doing.

Interests

So, good news - I saw a dog today.

• writing
• running
• reading
• journalism
• eating
• talking
• being alone
• being with people
• being silent

Music, Movies, and Books

Svetlana Alexievich's Second-hand Time - visceral, profound, wondrous, kaleidoscopic writing.
Truman Capote's In Cold Blood - what magnificent storytelling.
James Baldwin's Giovanni's Room - marvelous heart-piercing literature.
BROCKHAMPTON - great, great music.
True Detective season 1 and 3
Margin Call

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Pet a dog.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Passionate conversation about the world, literature, journalism, the Universe, Cornel West's life-changing speeches. That especially.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Cuba, Netherlands