I'm Madeleine, a curious, happy and passionate mellow girl from the south west coast in Norway. I live and work as a freelance photographer, bike messenger and a personal assistant in the capital, Oslo.
I'm curious and eager to try new things. Music, dancing, art and mountain bike are huge passions. Human relationships and different cultures really interests and fascinates me. Nothing is more beautiful, fun or soothing than being in the nature, either to hike, camp, swim or mountain bike. I smile a lot and I love to share stories and knowledge. I enjoy getting older as I get more secure and gets a clearer picture of what's important to me to have a good life. When traveling is when I feel the most zen - it's the best thing I do in life.

PHILOSOPHY
Unconditional love

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When I travel solo I either couchsurf or do workaway. That's because I want to get to know and live with the locals. Let them show me the hidden beautiful view spot or the best street food in town. Meet their friends and family and experience how they spend their time together.

Interests

• architecture
• photography
• concerts
• festivals
• dancing
• cooking
• clubbing
• movies
• music
• hiking
• camping
• swimming
• philosophy
• volunteering
• beaches
• mountains
• art
• food
• travelling
• nature
• people
• plants
• outdoors
• learning
• bicycle
• mtb
• dreams
• mountain bike
• light
• fjords

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
- alt-J
- Boris Brejcha
- Lord Finesse
- Fugees
- The Rolling Stones
- Rhye
- Sigur Rós
- Tribe Called Quest
- Notorious BIG
- Dr. Dre
- Nicolas Jaar
- Darkside
- Shpongle
- Timber Timbre
- Wu-Tang Clan
- OutKast
- The Doors

Movies:
- Victoria
- Blue is the warmest colour
- Drive
- Boyhood
- Interstellar
- Pulp Fiction
- Fight Club
- 25th Hour
- Into The Wild
- The Intouchables
- Lords Of Dogtown
- Oslo 31. August
- Seven Pounds
- How To Train Your Dragon
- Trainspotting
- Napoleon Dynamite
- The Green Mile

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Done heaps of different volunteer work in Norway, Jamaica, Colombia, Panama and USA.

Hitchhiked over 3000km in Norway in 12 days.

Four day hiking trip in the amazing Sierra Mountains, CA.

Watch one of my favorite bands, Sigur Rós, play at Roskilde Festival 2013. It was pure pleasure for both my eyes and ears. Most beautiful and emotional live music experience I've ever had.

Did a photo documentary on skateboarding lifestyle in San Diego, where I two days hung out in the ghetto, Logan Heights. Met some really rad skaters.

Teach, Learn, Share

Experiences, experiences, experiences

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good stories, laughs, life hacks, home cooked meals, hikes, bike rides and some photography tips if you'd like.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Jamaica, Kenya, Morocco, Netherlands, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Norway, United States