My name is Maarten. I'm a dutchman, living in Nijmegen. It's a lovely little city. I like hanging out with friends, listening to music and enjoying life in general. I once wanted to be a filmmaker but after a year in film school decided to become a philosopher.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'd like not only to see the shallow surface of a city but also to meet the people, who in my opinion form the spirit of a city. Couchsurfing is also cheaper and thereby student-friendlier than staying at a hotel.

Interests

Film, music, philosophy, life.

• dining
• music
• philosophy

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm a big fan of Radiohead. Listening a lot to at the moment: Arcade Fire, Tame Impala, Modeselektor, Jamie XX, Patrick Watson
I like movies a lot. My favourites are: 'Magnolia', 'In Bruges', 'Synecdoche, New York' and every one of the 23 Bond films.
I just finished The Alchemist, which I liked. Now reading Narziss & Goldmond. American Psycho is my favourite, I'll never get that one out of my head.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Crashing a website by ordering €280.000.000.000,- worth of frozen food.

Teach, Learn, Share

Live your own legend.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Mattress, kitchen, toilet, shower.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Scotland, Sweden, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands