During my early twenties, I was an active member of the Couchsurfing community, loving the unexpected encounters, meaningful connections, and inspiring experiences it offered. However, as I embarked on building a career and nurturing a fulfilling relationship, I gradually drifted away from the platform. Today, as I stand at the threshold of a new chapter in my life, I'm eager to rediscover the joys of Couchsurfing, both as a guest and a host.

The title of this section is 'About me', so I will offer you some more information about 'me'. Maybe it's a bit of a cliché, but...I enjoy nature, history, and literature. I'm fascinated by the impact of digitalization (internet, smartphones, social media, artificial intelligence, camera's everywhere,...) on society, relationships, cohesion, well-being, and (in)equality. These are topics that ignite my curiosity and inspire deep reflection. Professionally, I'm an educator, teaching sociology, social policy, academic writing (in dutch ;-)), addiction, and sexuality.

I live with my partner for 14 years, we've consciously chosen a life without children. This decision has allowed us to prioritize endless conversations, immerse ourselves in literature, explore the wonders of the world, and engage actively in social engagements.

I look forward to CS, again!

Best regards

Wouter

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy meeting new people and I love travelling slow. I allows me to observe, exchange perspectives on life and to get inspired. No bucketlist tourism for me (...anymore, I must admit).

Interests

• literature
• music
• jazz
• beaches
• mountains
• nature
• theatre
• museum
• social history
• industrial heritage

Music, Movies, and Books

To much to mention...

Writer (literature): Nino Haratischwili
Writer (non fiction): Hans Schnitzler
Music: according to Spotify wrapped: Feist, PJ Harvey, Slowdive, Fever Ray and Death cab for Cutie. I also enjoy Belgo-Jazz and attended the concerts of Madonna & Diana Ross in Antwerp.
Movies: I enjoyed Red Joan (Yesterday) and Killers of the flower moon (last week).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveling the world in the pre-internet era, highlight: couchsurfing in Ukraine.
Recent highlight: Kungsleden in Sweden.

Teach, Learn, Share

No idea. We'll see?

What I Can Share with Hosts

No idea, again. We'll see?

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Laos, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium