If there is one thing that interests me the most, it is learning about different cultures and languages. I love to meet new people that can tell me stories about the history of their people, the ins and outs of the youth scene and their favorite traditional food. I am a student living in Amsterdam, where I study Language & Communication. Currently, I'm on an exchange at the San Francisco State University, CA. My main focus here lies on learning more about Native American history and culture, since there is so much left to learn and talk about. I'm good at talking, but have a good sense of listening too. Love to make jokes - some inappropriate, some not. I have the feeling like the best nights are the ones you don't plan. I tend to let my guts guide me and have a strong fascination of the unknown.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to have the chance to meet new persons and see the the world through their eyes.

Interests

I have a big love for doing road trips (to both the nature and the city) , going to flea markets and thrift shops, drinking good wine and/or beer, attending concerts and bar nights, cooking for hours (Indian curry is my favorite dish), eating at cool restaurants and watching good movies. I love the feeling of being a local. If you're into that as well, I think we can have a good time!

• culture
• concerts
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• drinking
• thrifting
• movies
• billiards
• swimming
• history
• languages
• tourism
• road trips

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC: Florence + The Machine, Kings of Leon, Lana Del Rey, Foals, MGMT, Rodriguez, Santigold, Villagers, De Staat, The Asteroids Galaxy Tour, Young the Giant, Nancy Sinatra, Haim etc.

MOVIES: Hard to think of concrete names but definitely every movie that stars Christian Bale and every movie that is directed by Quentin Tarantino. Furthermore 'Dallas Buyers Club' (go Jared & Matthew), 'Donnie Darko', 'Midnight in Paris', 'The Grand Budapest Hotel', 'American Beauty', 'Fightclub', 'Birdman' and of course 'Forrest Gump'.

BOOKS: All the classics like 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest', 'A Catcher In The Rye', 'Pride And Prejudice' and 'The Great Gatsby'.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Celebrating New Year's Eve in Paris
Swimming in a natural pool in Yosemite without any other people around

Teach, Learn, Share

I can always teach you a few words in the languages that I'm good at. I can teach you how to make a good lasagna, how to click your tongue extremely loudly and I can tell you more about different Native American cultures.

As for me: I love to learn new things!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share a very positive vibe with the host. I love to fill the house with laughter, the smell of good food and a funky tune.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, United States