Hello there!

Awesome that you are reading my bio.

I'm from The Netherlands and I'm married since May 2023 with Fleur!

In 2017 I finished my studies and graduated as bachelor of science in Optometry.

Ever since I was young I dreamed to travel the world and explore different cultures and cities.

After my study I decided to travel the world for almost a year together with my brother. We went to to some amazing countries in Africa, middle East and Asia.

After that I've been working as optometrist for a couple years.
Since our wedding in May my wife and I are travelling and volunteering around the world. Going with the flow🙏

Let's meet up!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like to meet and stay with local people. Because only through travelling you can truly learn about new cultures!

Interests

Big on photography! I use a nice travel size camera and I'm a drone pilot📷.
Pics can be found on my instagram: @martijnvandenhouten

In love with eating where and what the locals eat!

In love with sharing stories about travels!

In love with nature, hiking is definitely the best way to nurture this love!

Music, Movies, and Books

Favourite movie: Into the wild

Favourite song: Guarenteed, Eddie Veder

Favourite book: The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

3 weeks hiking into the wild of the Nepalese himalayas.

Scuba diving with Manta Rays in Indonesia.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Denmark, England, Fiji, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Israel, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Nepal, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, United States