CURRENT MISSION

Taking a break traveling, writing, discovering and improving my sport climbing skills across south-central- and north America. I am also starting my journey to become a certified coach.

ABOUT ME

I have broad interests, from reading to sports, from romans to literature..., like talking, history, and right now I like reading psychology, personal development and social entrepreneurship books, blogs. I am serious (ahem), and like a good laugh! I am clever and a good listener. I like good food and cooking, from Dutch to Surinamese (my parents are from there...), to Brazilian to Italian to trying new recipes I do not know yet. Live a healthy lifestyle - since a little over a year vegetarian, but like some naughty food every now and then :). Sport addict - especially cycling, swimming, climbing, diving, running, and crossfit.

I lived 1,5 years in Brazil before and 3,5 years in Panama.

I am open minded and like to discover new cultures by making new friends in all the places where I come.... I look for a place to sleep (since I am traveling now)/to meet up and to share stories about the local culture, life experiences and fun tales.

PHILOSOPHY

I love 'food for the mind', reading and listening to stories that make me think....

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Love to tell people about our culture, about what is interesting to do and to see, and what our customs and (bad) habits are. Above all, like the fun of sharing experiences and different views about life. So if you are around, let me know!

Interests

Reading, going out, dancing, good food, cooking, trying out new things, discovering new places, sports, diving, culture, visiting museums, meeting new people....

• culture
• writing
• literature
• poetry
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• yoga
• meditation
• crossfit
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• scuba diving
• sports
• rock climbing
• business
• entrepreneurship
• history
• psychology
• trekking
• reading books
• climbing
• swiming
• sport climbing
• writing poetry
• climbing mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

General literature; Psychology, economics, financial markets/investing and biographies (A long way to freedom from Mandela is a book I could not put aside)
Music; anything, from pop to classic to dance
Movies: La vita e Bella, the deer hunter

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

obtaining my diving certificate in Brazil. Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu, Corcovado in Brazil....AMAZING...My first time in Suriname when I was 16, my first Latin American travel of 4 months after my studies....living in Brazil for 1,5 year.
Climbing - I am becoming an addict.

Teach, Learn, Share

* I can share some of my travel experiences, hotspots in the Netherlands, but also other countries I have been.
* Good websites to travel within Europe
* Can teach basics of indoor climbing
* Can teach some (vegan/vegetarian) cooking

I hope to get to know some new people that can share their experiences ;-)

What I Can Share with Hosts

* Can point out some less touristy spots and restaurants in Amsterdam
* Some tips about Brazil
* tips about traveling as a solo female (or in general) throughout South & Central America
* I am a great cook (so they say) & love to do so :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Chile, Netherlands, Panama