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Overview

  • 55 references 46 Confirmed & Positive
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  • Fluent in Dutch, English, Spanish; learning Swedish
  • 26, Male
  • Member since 2018
  • Elektrician / Scuba Instructor
  • Bachelor degree student
  • From Ulricehamn, Västra Götaland, Sweden
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About Me

“A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” – John A. Shedd

Thats how I started my travel. I had quite a ordinary live. I was studying on the weekdays and working in the weekends on a job I didn't really care for.

I went through a relatively bad time and realised that I needed to change something ... So I packed my backpack in Januari 2019 to go to Thailand and became a monk. 😊

The plan was to find out what I wanted to do with my live and clear my head.
I was initially going to backpack for 2 weeks after these 3 months ... But they became more then 6 years now 😂

Its been 5 continents and more than 50 countries, but now it became time to give back all I have been given in those years by being a host myself.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I just felt in love with the philosophy and got envolved right away.

Interests

Just so you know ... I LOVE BEER, and everything around it. I also like talking and listening for hours, getting to know new cultures, checking things off my bucket list and sometimes I volunteer.

  • culture
  • dancing
  • dining
  • cooking
  • beer
  • bbq
  • running
  • raves
  • movies
  • traveling
  • volunteer work
  • socializing
  • music
  • live music
  • outdoor activities
  • hiking
  • soccer
  • swimming
  • languages
  • language exchange
  • nature
  • sea
  • diving
  • ocean
  • local food
  • talking
  • new experiences
  • meeting new people
  • gastronomy
  • hanging out
  • long walks
  • good conversation
  • networking
  • international food
  • helping others
  • open minded people

Music, Movies, and Books

Latin music mostly; Reggaeton, Salsa, Bachata, etc...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have been a Thai buddhist monk.
I have been deported from a country.
I have been held at gunpoint 2 times.
I have breeded racehorses ... (not proud of that one)

Teach, Learn, Share

I could teach you to dance and meditate if you would like😊
I'm known for being able to fix about everything: toasti makers, toilet flushers, chain saws snow machines, cars, broken relationships etc.

So sometimes I help hosts or surfers with fixing some of their stuff.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will, with permission, find something in your place and fix/improve it!

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Brazil, Cambodia, Colombia, Curaçao, Denmark, El Salvador, England, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Laos, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Colombia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, Viet Nam

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