I love to travel because of the amazing things there are to see and learn from people around the world! I am a quiet person but at talker! I enjoy one on one time with people or small groups over large groups. I like history, art- visual and theatre, music and learning to cook new foods. All things fruit are wonderful! I come from a Dutch background and am most comfortable in warm Spanish speaking countries. Latin American culture has clicked with me. I am on a journey of figuring out what I want to do with my life... I have found that becoming a grown up has happened to quickly and so I seek inspiration as I discover where I want to make my home and what career it is I will embrace. In the mean time helping people is what I do.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have come to Europe and am struggling to figure out how to see the places on my list of place to see. I did not realize how large Europe actually is and how lonely it is to travel alone. Usually I travel in a work or Church group, or go to an organization. Here though, I am on my own attempting to see European countries through the eyes of the locals. This is where couchsurfing comes in.... I need to meet locals.

Interests

I enjoy learning to cook new foods. I like to explore new cities and go for walks....spending time outdoors is great. I enjoy meeting people.

• arts
• culture
• cooking
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• outdoor activities
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

I love old black and white films, documentaries and independant films. Charles Dickens is one of my favourite authors. I love to listen to live swing music, orchestras and piano.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Amazing truly is a relative term. What to me was amazing when I was 15 no longer is amazing to me now, for example. However, the amount of traveling I have been able to do does amaza me and I am so greatful for each of my experiences.

Teach, Learn, Share

I just go my certification to teach English as a second language. So I can help others practice the language. I can share friendship ... mutual interests I am sure will come out as people get to know one another and from that point oppotunities to teach, learn and share from one another will arise.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Some company of course, a cooked meal, a taste for Canadian cultre.

Countries I’ve Visited

Barbados, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, India, Italy, Jamaica, Kenya, Mexico, Nicaragua, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Barbados, Canada, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Nicaragua