My name is Ifan and I am a Canadian student doing my master in Amsterdam. I am very open minded so i am always up for explore new ideas, new cultures and go on new adventures. I think couchsurfing is an unique opportunity to meet people from all over the world and connect with people that you would otherwise never had the chance to meet.

I am really interested in sustainability and nature and likes to have deep conversations about politics, philosophy and economics. I also like practicing yoga and meditation and explore the spiritual side of human existence. One of my biggest passion is doing outdoor sports and being out in the nature and I always find a sense of calmness when I am out in the mountains. I am also quite obsessed with tea and cooking, so i would like to learn new ideas and recipes from other parts of the world and I would also love to make food and tea for my guests and enjoy them in good company.

I see life as more than just running the rat wheel and you should always find more meaningful things to do with your life. Also I believe in building genuine connections with people, instead of shallow interactions. I can show you around the city when I have the time and I am always down for some drinks and just chill. I have a pretty laid back personality so if you want to do your own exploring it's fine with me as well.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Hosting people gives me the opportunity to meet people from all over the world and gives me insights on different cultures and perspectives. I actually met quite a few good friends from couchsurfing so i think it's an awesome community.

Interests

• yoga
• traveling
• hiking
• camping
• skiing
• kickboxing
• mountain hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

I love indie and alternative rock and enjoys almost all kinds of movies that tells an interesting story.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ski touring up to snow covered mountains and skiing down from there while appreciating how small we are in compare to the nature. Also that was some of the best powder skiing I ever done in my life.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a big fan of various outdoor activities on which i could share my knowledge. I also have good knowledge about health, nutriton and fitness since that's what i study in university

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have interesting stories to share and have a unique prospective on Eastern and Western culture since I have a mixed background. I also have really good travel stories and some moderately funny jokes to tell.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Poland, Portugal, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Netherlands