Edit: I'm currently based in Ireland, but I'm not able to host at the moment as our living arrangement is a bit different (unless you are already a friend of mine).

I lead a bit nomadic lifestyle recently, so I can't host, but I'm happy to meet people in the places I visit or stay for a longer time. (I'm not living in Gdańsk any more, as you might think after reading my comments).

Big travels and also little trips are always good possibility to meet people and find something new: about places, people and me. In a daily life, I travel (or call it live) with my son, but sometimes I do solo trips.

I love the nature, and I'm always searching not only for famous places but also not very crowded. Sometimes I travel to big cities to get lost there and find the spirit which is in it.

I grew up in a small village near Suwałki (Poland), lived in Cracow, Warsaw and Gdańsk. Now I'm living in Republic of Ireland.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

People, places.
During my CS experiences, I had an opportunity to meet amazing people and staying in their houses. I love the idea of sharing my life with other people, showing them the place where I live and just exchange some life experiences.
It's not a free hotel - it's the chance to make a real contact with others.

Interests

I love the most: photography, movies, little and big travels, cycling, embroidery, making handmade postcards.
I just try to enjoy everything I meet on my road.

• photography
• movies
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• mountains
• nature
• handmade

Music, Movies, and Books

Books
Murakami, Hłasko
“Crime and punishment” Dostoevsky
"On the road" Kerouac
"Hopscotch" Julio Cortazar
and many more

Movies:
"In the mood for love" Wong Kar-Wai
"Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring" Kim Ki-duk
"Przypadek" ("Blind chance") Kieślowski (and all his movies)
"Blowup" Antonioni
"The station agent" Tom McCarthy
"Reprise" Joachim Trier
"Lost in translation" Sofia Coppolla
Studio Ghibli animations

various music

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

There is many...
* I went to supermarket with 2yo kid and survived
* solo travelling by hitch-hiking in Europe
* trip to India - unforgettable
* finally I found a courage to left corporate job to be a freelancer (and it was the best decision ever) [sad edit: got back there]
* spending my 30th birthday in Scotland just by myself (better than party ; )
* staying on CS in an old Victorian house that is currently being renovated
* hitch-hiking with my then 7yo son in Scotland
* I love going to "hostel" in Polish mountains where is no electricity, running water, and you have to cook on fire. That's the best place to chill.
* I can pack mine and my son's things into small 25 litres backpack and go for 2 weeks trip with it.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you something about photography. I will happily take the pictures of you too.
I love seeing and photographing new places which are hidden and known by locals so maybe you could show me something like that..?

What I Can Share with Hosts

Spend time together, talk, go outdoor.
I know that people willingly cook their national food but let's say that - I will never get Michellin Star for my kitchen freestyle ; )
I can also take the photos of you.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Scotland, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland, Poland