I like hiking, cross-country-skiing, canoeing and cycling, and try to get more into mountaineering.

When travelling, I am interested to learn about the natural features (including geology, biosphere, special ecosystems, etc.), about local culture and how it transforms into modern times, and about local politics.

I am not fluent any more in all those languages listed, but should still be able to communicate a decent amount, at least if you give me some time to adjust.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I used Couchsurfing quite intensively about a decade ago, hosting and surfing. Now I start again, because I plan some travels in the next years where I really want to be in contact with locals.

Interests

nature, outdoor sports, politics and society, environment protection, food.

• photography
• walking
• politics
• socializing
• hiking
• canoeing
• kayaking
• skiing
• languages
• mountains

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Long ago:
The petroglyphs in the kyrgyz mountains were one of the most impressing things I've ever seen.
The oil industry in ecuador and the connections to local people - and to be inside all that from one moment to the other - was one of the most exciting - and disturbing - things I've ever experienced.

More recently: cross-country skiing on the fjäll in Sweden, cycling from home to the sea, challenging myself into higher mountains.

Teach, Learn, Share

I work in politics, and I've learned that this is interesting for many. So I am happy to share insights into political work and system.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will be happy to cook for us, and of course will share all knowledge I have about politics and agriculture, plus will happily share travel advice for all places I've been to, and also for travelling Europe by train. (My language skills mostly are not fluent any more, but still good enough for a conversation)

Countries I’ve Visited

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, Belgium, Ecuador, France, Germany, Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation

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