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Overview

  • 6 references 6 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Latvian, Russian; learning German
  • 42, Male
  • Member since 2012
  • Riga
  • Instructor, Technical, Human Resources
  • From Latvia
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About Me

Hi! I'm passionate about helping adults take their first steps in learning to swim—especially those who feel anxious or afraid of water but have the courage to face that fear. I believe that with the right support, anyone can build confidence in the water, and I'm here to guide them through it.

My mission is to create safe, welcoming, and even fun environments where people can experience the joy of swimming, often for the first time. I'm currently working on organizing swimming-focused trips and local visits where I bring people I support to beautiful, sometimes exotic spots—places that inspire calm, connection, and personal growth through water.

Outside of this, I enjoy connecting with open-minded people, exploring new places, and sharing meaningful conversations. I see Couchsurfing as a great way to meet kind souls, exchange stories, and maybe even find support or inspiration for this unique journey I'm on.

If you're into personal transformation, nature, or simply like people who care deeply about their mission, I’d love to meet you!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When I started it was quite crazy time, Couchsurfing definitely few times saved my days as I was looking for job in Austria in the name of love without any cash. I met so amazing people, that was hard but great time 👣🙃

Now I am interested to have some travel and met some passionate new swimmers as in Latvia last 6 month I organize swimming lessons for adults with anxiety in water but strong will to change it. It's amazing journey for me and I see for those new swimmer's too 🥳

Interests

I am highly interested in different learning tips and styles.
Lately I curious about small business and how people develop it.

I love being near nature, especially water—lakes, rivers, hot springs, the sea—you name it. I'm also into travel that’s meaningful, not rushed: visiting places that offer peace, beauty, and a chance to connect with people and the environment in a real way.

  • performing arts
  • motorcycles
  • movies
  • traveling
  • swimming
  • alpine skiing
  • stand up paddle

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies - Discovery chanel:D
Music - From Agnes Obel, Regina Spector through Moby, Faithless to Marilyn Manson, Corn and newer with out Chuck Berry - Johnny B Good:)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Motorcycle Roadtrip to Croatia was gorgeous 😌

Seen how fear transforms in Curiosity, it's fascinating me every time I witness that 🤗

Teach, Learn, Share

Stand Up Paddling
Swimming
Skiing

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good SUP lesson, some swimming tips for beginners and just good company 🙃

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Croatia, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Swaziland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, Latvia, United Kingdom

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