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Overview

  • 20 references 8 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Dutch, English; learning French, German, Indonesian, Spanish
  • 31, Male
  • Member since 2011
  • Environmental Scientist/Advisor/Consultant
  • Environmental Science
  • From Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands
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About Me

Hi, I'm Tom, from Tilburg, the Netherlands. I was born in Zeven, Germany and raised in Arnhem, the Netherlands.
After high school I made the first big trip on my own, to Colombia for four months. I learned Spanish, just basic however, and well, most importantly, to take care of myself. After Colombia I have been to certain different countries in the world, loving being in new cultures and experiencing different things than that I always have been used to.
Nowadays, I live in Tilburg (for eight years already actually), and I study Environmental Sciences in Breda. I work in a bar in Tilburg, and really like going to football matches in different cities in the Netherlands. Besides study and work, I like having drinks in a bar, or be at home watching Netflix.
However I have never hosted before, I know a lot of people who did, and of course people that have hosted me. Since I have a place for myself now, I would really like to share my place with people that like to experience my country as it really is.
Besides, I am open to any job opportunity (anywhere around the world) concerning the environment, so if you know something, hook me up!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The first time I experienced Couchsurfing was when I made my trip to Colombia. Couchsurfing then was a way to get in touch with the 'real' Colombian people, and the way they lived their lives. Because of Couchsurfing I actually got that experience. Since I recently moved to a new place, I figured that it would be a great opportunity to start Couchsurfing again, but now by returning the favor and offer people a place to stay!

Interests

Let's play tennis!!!
I'm actually interested in a lot of stuff. From movies to environmental issues, and from politics to football.

  • traveling
  • socializing
  • soccer
  • tennis
  • golf

Music, Movies, and Books

This actually changes a lot. Music depends a lot on my mood. The movies I like most are Superbad and The Hangover. I like to laugh, and I think those movies are hilarious. My favorite book is a Dutch book called 'De Don',

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Jumping from a 15m bridge in the water with my two best frieds, in the middle of the night, in Slovenia.

Teach, Learn, Share

Since I study Environmental Sciences, and I'm really interested in the environment, and the future of our planet, I think that will be an interesting subject to talk about. Then, there is a lot to learn. One thing that I am really curious about it mindfulness and meditation, something I saw first on a trip, and I really found interesting.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Sao Tome and Principe, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, Netherlands

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