Warning! I'm open minded and honest to a level most mortals cannot handle!

im luckily in the position that i can travel long, far and often, seeing the world, expanding my mind and opening my heart. Meeting new people everywhere I can and making deep impressions and life long connections. share the love! catch me if you can.

(exams till the second week of February, I need all my spare time, concentration and privacy to prepare)

Erasmus Student / Entrepreneur

I could tell you a lot about why I signed up for couch surfing on august 2015, but my words would not accurately describe how I feel. This is because I'm not as eloquent and poignant as this guy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=431&v=EKR-HydGohQ

Watch this video and I have to explain a lot less ;-)

I'm easy going and open minded. I believe in self-actualization. I'm dedicated to reach my full potential. A drive to succeed, love, enjoy and experience life to the fullest. This makes me a busy person, always looking for opportunities to grow, never a dull moment.

Rotterdam is my city of birth, I'm a born and raised city dweller and there are very few secrets that Rotterdam hasn't shown me yet. But due to the nature of living in a big city I'm miss a connection with nature, I hope to travel to enjoy nature in all its beauty, but I have to get out of the city for that first.

Edit: Couchsurfing has showed me that my own city has plenty of secrets still not discovered. By getting to know new people, new perspectives and new idea's I'v learned a lot more about Rotterdam and myself. Wanna go on a discovering journey? :D

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Due to the many tasks I tend to take on I feel like I don't have enough time to really plan for new experiences especially on a social level. That's why I'm open to accept whatever crosses my path, the most beautiful moments are often those that just happen, at unexpected times in unexpected places. I equally enjoy people that have a mutual drive or interest as well as people that have different interests, experiences and perspectives.

I'm willing to host up to 2 or 3 people. When you come to me I'm more than willing to provide lunch, dinner and/or breakfast, depending on your time of arrival and departure. If you'd like to make use of my cooking skills I'd like to know that in advance. If I cook for you, will you cook for me? ^_^

Interests

I basically like almost everything, and am interested in a broad spectrum of things, to many to mention. There are a few fields of interest that mean a big deal to me. I'll make a small list.

I'm a foodie!
Sporting & keeping fit.
Martial Arts (mainly Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, grappling, MMA and Thai boxing)
Science and Technology
Real good coffee from fresh grounded beans
Thrill rides and adventures experiences
House music and underground rave scene
Fine dining and fancy lunches
Wine tasting
Music festivals and parties.

• beauty
• music festivals
• festivals
• dining
• cooking
• breakfast
• wine
• coffee
• wine tasting
• fine dining
• partying
• drinking
• flying
• technology
• traveling
• music
• boxing
• martial arts
• jiu jitsu
• entrepreneurship
• science
• study abroad

Music, Movies, and Books

I was a teenager at the nighties and when I was young the Dutch Rave Scene was very big, electronic rave and underground music has always stuck to me. It still means something to me but I have a much broader taste now.

I also enjoy classical music although I'm not very experienced and knowledgeable.

I don't really have time for movies but I read a lot, especially things about science and technology. Like the works of : Niel Degrasse Tyson, Bill Nye, Sam Harris, Joe Rogan, Michio Kaku, Stephen Fry and many many others.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Flew a plane
Jumped out of a flying plane
Being consulted by the Dutch Prime Minister
Mixed martial arts
Competition fighting
Registered at couchsurfing.com
Have loved and lost
Wandered around at unknown places at night
Started conversations with total strangers
Eaten fermented shark in Iceland
Watched the starts at night
Eaten at restaurants with Michelin star chefs
Given free hugs
Experienced the universe true a psychoactive substance
started and finished multiple studies at university
met you!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to grapple or do BJJ . Tell you about how a positive mindset is all you need to succeed in life and be happy. Together we can enjoy Rotterdam & Holland to the fullest. If you need a culinary tour guide I'm your man. I'll find all the cool spots to eat and drink

What I Can Share with Hosts

A comfortable couch for two persons, or inflatable beds.
A kitchen and my cooking skills
Ability to do the laundry
Private bedroom
Shared bathroom, shower, kitchen living room

I'd like to share my limitless interest in things, and my knowledge and experiences.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, China, Curaçao, Denmark, Egypt, England, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands