I am greatly fascinated by history, art and differences in culture. I spent most of my spare time buried in books on a diverse range of subjects, ranging from neurology and spirituality to history and fiction.

From an early age I have had an immense interest in visual expression, with a great appreciation for various kinds of imagery. I take pictures professionally, although I certainly regard my photographic practice as an existential endeavor. I also recently finished my Bachelors Degree in graphic design.

Within the past two years I have engaged myself in various healing practices—I suppose you might call it—Yoga, cold therapy, et cetera. I find the practice of presence very meaningful and I enjoy sharing spiritual insights.

If you are curious about my images feel free to have a look on my IG @svendsenzzzz

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am looking to experience life in different cultural contexts, in an inclusive and authentic way.

Interests

Art, photography, design, literature…

• literature
• design
• photography
• music
• basketball

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies:
Les Garçons Sauvages / Parasite / City of God / The Intouchables / King of Comedy / Taxi Driver / Kill Bill / Black Swan / Buffalo 66 / Dreams of Sushi / The Salt of the Earth / KIDS / Howl’s Moving Castle / Princess Mononoke / Akira / Dancer in the Dark / LOVE / …

Books:
On Violence, Hannah Arendt / Les Miserables, Victor Hugo / The Outsider, Albert Camus / Post Office, Charles Bukowski / Selected Discourses and Writings, Epictetus / Hell, Henri Barbusse / The Gulag Archipelago, Aleksandr Solsjenitsyn / The Undiscovered Self, Carl Jung / Man’s Search for Meaning, Viktor E. Frankl / The Master and Margarita, Mikhail Bulgakov / …

Music:
Philip Glass / Nicolas Jaar / Aphex Twin / James Blake / Jay Z / Big L / Massive Attack / Portishead / Michael Jackson / Frank Ocean / Beach House / Moby / Daniel Johnston / Miles Davis / Blood Orange / Burial / Jai Paul / Dean Blunt / Radiohead / Nils Frahm / Beach House / …

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hit a game winning buzzer-beater.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to learn French and Japanese.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversation and sharing of experience.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Denmark, United Kingdom, United States