Richard Gouw

Hello!

Here's a bit about me

I’m quite international, so I think I’ll focus on that a bit. Part of it is upbringing, and part of it is that I think life is as interesting as you decide to make it 🚀

Dual ethnicity

The best of both worlds, I'm of Dutch and Indian descent. I come with the pragmatism of The Netherlands and the wisdom of India. I'd like to think so, at least…

Countries lived in

Yeah, it's a fair amount. I've spent my upbringing in six of them: Turkey, Germany, Argentina, UK, The Netherlands and Spain. That was a part of being – what some call – a "diplobrat". My latest addition in now Sweden.

Interesting Facts

Lived in East Berlin

1988 - 1989, Germany

Met the President

1993, Argentina

Quadrilingual

Well mostly. I speak a couple fluently – English and Dutch – and can get by quite alright in Spanish and Swedish.

Top Foreign Words

Sköldpadda

"Turtle" – Swedish

Direct translation = “shield toad”

Tvättbjörn

"Raccoon" – Swedish

Direct translation = “washing bear”

Countries visited

I count these as countries I've been to, either as ones I've lived in or gone to with the intent to visit and explore around for a while. Driving through one to get to another doesn't count here.

Top Views

Grand Canyon

AZ, USA

Sky Garden

London, UK

Iguazu Falls

Argentina/Brazil

Karajini National Park

Western Australia

The Edge

NY, USA

Years a Londoner

I wear it like a badge. London is a competitive place where standards are very high. It takes real dedication to build a good career there. I've done that, and I'm quite proud of it.

Top Restaurants