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Overview

  • 3 references 2 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Swedish; learning Portuguese
  • 42, Male
  • Member since 2017
  • Video editor
  • Högskolan i Skövde + IHTV i Göteborg
  • From Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
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About Me

Easy going person. I love working in the creative trade of being a video editor, and on my spare time I write novels and movie scripts. I'm hooked on meditation, being in nature, working out and hanging out with friends. Deep talk with few people before small talk with many. Aiming at becoming as wise as possible. Spirituality has become an important part of my life over the last years. I keep my karma clean! ☺️

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm about to go on my life's biggest adventure, I childhood dream - to travel along all of the Amazon river. From the start of one of the streams in Peru to the very end of it in the ocean in Brazil. First though, a trip to Machu Picchu - a must see. And afterwards a visit in Rio de Janeiro - another must see.

I really like this idea of getting to know people that actually live in the places you visit, and not only tourists as my self. I've never tried this before, but have lot's of friend that really enjoys this kind of traveling. And I'm curious to find out for my self!

Interests

  • writing
  • film making
  • human rights
  • vegetarian
  • working out
  • meditation
  • traveling
  • music
  • outdoor activities
  • history
  • science
  • nature
  • spirituality
  • learning new things
  • ancient history
  • wild nature
  • local history
  • creative writing
  • vikings
  • personal growth
  • medieval history
  • helping others

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Electronica, rock, Some heavy metal, pop. A few exampels: Air, Daft punk, Röyksopp, Foo Fighters, System of a down, Miike snow
Movies: drama, comedy, thrillers, sci-fi. A few exampels: Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind, Apocalypse now, Ground hog day, The big lebowski, Funny games (the original) , Bladerunner (the first)
Authors: John Steinbeck, Hemingway, J. K. Rowling, Jo Nesbø. Also Snorre Sturlason - who in the 12th century wrote sagas about real persons from the viking age. It's hilarious!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travelled along all of the Amazon river by boat. Written a novel. The 4 days Machu Picchu hike. Been to the Forum Romanum in Romano. (Am a history junkie). Have been swimming with piranhas.

Teach, Learn, Share

Share: Cultural exchange, exchange in view on life. And just hanging out!
Teach: Can teach a little about meditation, and how to structure storys, and video editing. How to try to look at life from a positive perspective, even concerning challenging and difficult situations. Also how to speak Swedish.
Learn: Everything!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Friendship. Nice vibes. An almost always constructive perspective on even the hardest challenges in your life!

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Laos, Malaysia, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Sweden

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