Dutchman living in Chicago. Active lifestyle fanatic, I love to go out and ride my bicycle, surf, snowboard, play soccer and meet awesome people along the way! Tried to learn Spanish while backpacking through El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua but it's still pretty crappy. Also, graduating from a master program in Sustainable Urban Development this spring. Interested in post-industrial design/architecture, biking/walking and sustainability! I enjoy to cook, read, drink and see live music/house/techno!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Studying in a foreign country (especially the US) isn't cheap - but together we can still enjoy the best the world has to offer while meeting awesome people!

Music, Movies, and Books

blues, funk, ska, rock n roll, hiphop, house, disco and world beats
Fav writers include Nescio, Nikos Kazantzakis and Jack Kerouac

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

scored a golden goal in overtime in NYC!

Teach, Learn, Share

would like to learn more about the different aspects of sustainability that places have to offer, community development and want to meet locals in the places of destination who learn me about the things that they are passionate about incl food/bars and music

What I Can Share with Hosts

two bikes, a nice couch, good food and an awesome time!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Brazil, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Mexico, Nicaragua, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, United States