Hey! Nice that you found me :)

Currently I'm making the switch from the corporate world to following and listening to my heart. A couple of months ago I began to study Social Work and I feel very excited about that.

I'm open-minded and try to see the best in everything, the positive and small things which make life so special and beautiful.

As John Lennon once said:

"Imagine all the people, sharing all the World. You may say I'm a dreamer - But I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us and the world will be as one."

As I do receive a lot of requests that are rather 'hotel-like' requests, there are a couple of things I would like you to think about:

In general I don't accept last minute requests. Please contact me at least 2 days before your arrival. It's really not a problem if you don't already have the exact times at that moment, it's not about the hour.

I understand that everybody has to start somewhere and that you might not have references yet. A nice, personal letter can make a big difference and gives me a better idea of who you are and who I am inviting into my house :)

As CS is about give and take, I prefer surfers that do mention in their profile why they don't host (if they decide not to or they simply can't), that rounds up the picture and makes me understand better.

I want you to get the best and authentic experience in the Netherlands. I won't really base my recommendations purely on things mentioned on tripadvisor or in the lonely planet but places that I have experienced and seen - places that I come back to and that I would like you to experience too.

I truly enjoy a good, deep talk and I ain't the person for a small-talk that is mostly on the surface. I really want to get to know you and your story.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

I love to meet new people that have a story to tell, experiences to share and who life their life in an active way. Taking ownership instead of being caught up in the rat race! In that way I got the feeling that I can really get to know a culture during my travels. It gives me a broader view on the world and people, with a treasure of experiences and unique moments. Learning about new cultures, applying the traditions I can identify myself with.

I like to surf couches in foreign countries or cities and at the same time I'd also like to host lovely people at my place. For now I hosted more than I surfed, but I want to become more active in this way of intense travelling myself.

兴趣

A very special thing for me is music, it has an incredible power. I play the piano since many years. Music makes me happy. Not only classical music but also alternative or indie music.

Besides that, I'm very passionate about sustainability, the low impact movement, minimalism and protecting mother nature. At home I try to make a lot of things myself. My boyfriend makes excellent, sturdy (almost German!) bread. Also we make our own oat milk, nut butter and constantly explore new things. And we try to create an urban jungle. I really love to exchange thoughts on this topic and get inspired and motivated.

Also I enjoy to go on a trip with my bike and explore my surroundings. Being in nature is one of the most wonderful things in my view. Sometimes it gets difficult in the city, but every time I'm "back" in nature I embrace it so much and ask myself why I didn't do it earlier. I believe that slowing down is the answer to finding a way out of this "busy life". Finding what makes you really happy and fulfils you.

Tasting and eating delicious food, having a nice cup of coffee on a calm morning with some sun outside is something I do appreciate in life a lot. La Dolce Vita :)

• animals
• books
• environment
• human rights
• yoga
• gardening
• movies
• traveling
• minimalism
• music
• jazz
• piano
• hiking
• languages
• social work
• food
• nature
• cultures
• sustainability
• sleeping
• sloths
• zero waste
• essentialism

音乐、电影和书籍

Music: Coldplay, Passenger, Katie Melua, Norah Jones, Trios Los Panchos, Digno Garcia y sus carios, The Beatles, Stacey Kent, ABBA, Buena Vista Social Club, Johnny Cash, Nina Simone, Etta James, Carla Bruni, Jack Johnson, Sleeping at Last, Hooverphonic, Philipp Poisel

Movies: Into The Wild, The Fault In Our Stars, The Bodyguard, The Pianist, Les Intouchables, The Broken Circle Breakdown

Podcasts: Weltwach, The Minimalists

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

Decided to quit my job without knowing what's going to come.

教，学，和分享

I can share my views on sustainability! Also I have a bit of experience with living and working abroad. If you got a piano I might be able to teach a couple of notes.

When it comes to learning, everything! I enjoy it so much if I find somebody's "golden nugget" - check out Malavika Varadan's TEDx talk about small talk. I'm open to almost everything and broaden my horizon constantly, get outside of my comfort zone. Just when it comes to heights I might be a bit hesitant.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

Everything. Good talks, good food, good experiences. At home I can show around my city, the most beautiful in the Netherlands! I want to share love, more kindness on this planet :)

我游览过的国家

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

我居住过的国家

Germany, Netherlands, Poland