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Matthias
53
@matthias-1865
Naaldwijk, Netherlands
English
Dutch
French
German
Spanish
Italian
About Me
Hi! I’m Matthias — 52 and still curious about the world.
This isn’t my first time on here — I’ve been on Interpals for over four years now. I have a background in accounting, though over time I’ve found myself drawn more toward creative and people-focused spaces.
I enjoy meaningful conversations, a touch of dry humor, and discovering how life looks through someone else’s lens. Whether it’s food, language, music, or daily routines, I’m always intrigued by the little cultural details that make us unique — and the shared human moments that connect us.
Outside of work, you’ll usually find me reading, loosely planning trips (that I may or may not take), or enjoying deep chats over coffee or a glass of wine.
Feel free to say hello — I’m here to connect, exchange ideas, and maybe even trade a little language practice along the way.
This isn’t my first time on here — I’ve been on Interpals for over four years now. I have a background in accounting, though over time I’ve found myself drawn more toward creative and people-focused spaces.
I enjoy meaningful conversations, a touch of dry humor, and discovering how life looks through someone else’s lens. Whether it’s food, language, music, or daily routines, I’m always intrigued by the little cultural details that make us unique — and the shared human moments that connect us.
Outside of work, you’ll usually find me reading, loosely planning trips (that I may or may not take), or enjoying deep chats over coffee or a glass of wine.
Feel free to say hello — I’m here to connect, exchange ideas, and maybe even trade a little language practice along the way.
Requests
I speak English and would be happy to help anyone looking to practice it. I'm open to learning some basic phrases in other languages — especially French, Spanish, or any language you're excited to share! Let's teach each other something new... Please i'll appreciate if you are respectful.
Hobbies & Interests
I speak English fluently and would be happy to help anyone looking to practice it. I'm open to learning some basic phrases in other languages — especially French, Spanish, German, or any language you're excited to share! Let's teach each other something new.
Favorite Music
Jazz classics (Miles Davis, Coltrane)
70s & 80s soul and soft rock
World music – from Afrobeat to French chansons
Acoustic covers and live sessions
A bit of lo-fi or instrumental when I need to focus
70s & 80s soul and soft rock
World music – from Afrobeat to French chansons
Acoustic covers and live sessions
A bit of lo-fi or instrumental when I need to focus
Favorite Movies
Better Call Saul
The Crown
Slow Horses
Detectorists
Chef’s Table
Travel Man (for the laughs + the travel)
The Crown
Slow Horses
Detectorists
Chef’s Table
Travel Man (for the laughs + the travel)
Favorite TV Shows
The Alchemist – Paulo Coelho
Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor Frankl
Sapiens – Yuval Noah Harari
Anything by Malcolm Gladwell or Mitch Albom
I also love quiet novels about ordinary lives (like Fredrik Backman)
Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor Frankl
Sapiens – Yuval Noah Harari
Anything by Malcolm Gladwell or Mitch Albom
I also love quiet novels about ordinary lives (like Fredrik Backman)
Favorite Books
The Shawshank Redemption
The Intouchables
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
A Man Called Ove
Old James Bond movies
Basically anything with heart or quiet wisdom
The Intouchables
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
A Man Called Ove
Old James Bond movies
Basically anything with heart or quiet wisdom
Favorite Quotes
People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” – Theodore Roosevelt
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis
“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” – Unknown
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis
“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” – Unknown
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