Kia ora! Last year I completed my University degree in History and Political Science, and I'm spending 2016 travelling and volunteering my way around Europe. I grew up in the Netherlands but immigrated to New Zealand with my family when I was ten years old. My favourite hobbies include reading, writing, listening to music, hiking, swimming and yoga. I love everything about history, food and travel.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love getting to know people from different places and cultures and hearing their stories! Couchsurfing is great because you get to meet local people from the places you're visiting, which makes for a more interesting and in depth backpacking experience. I have met people from all over the world during my travels, but it's rare to connect with locals. Couchsurfing seems like the perfect platform for this! I'm also travelling on a budget which makes couchsurfing extra appealing.

Interests

• writing
• dining
• yoga
• politics
• reading
• music
• hiking
• swimming
• history
• languages
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

I love music from all sorts of genres, especially pop and acoustic. Some of my favourite artists include Josh Pyke, Regina Spektor and Gabrielle Aplin.

In terms of movies I like foreign language films, comedy and drama. The best movie I've seen recently is 'Brooklyn'.

Reading is my oldest and favourite hobby. I love historical fiction and fantasy but read from lots of different genres.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travelling around Europe would be top of the list!

Teach, Learn, Share

Sharing and swapping stories! I can tell you all about New Zealand and my travelling adventures so far -- and I would love to hear about your country in return!
I'm very interested in local customs, traditions, culture, and people. Which means I would love to get to know more about you!
Teaching and learning languages would be great too.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love talking, so hopefully some good conversation, as well as sharing food and laughter!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, Portugal, South Korea, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, New Zealand