I am the mother of three lovely daughters, who are now grown up and mostly moved out. Signe, born 2008, will move back in in June, so from then on I will still be able to host, but only in a small single guest room, possibly with an extra mattress if needed.

I don’t smoke, and I try to live a healthy life.

I am a positive and outgoing person who enjoys literature, hiking in nature, travelling, classical singing, fitness, new experiences and meeting new people. I am interested in law, politics, and learning about other people’s lifestyles and cultures. I enjoy conversations with people from different generations and backgrounds, and I value openness, kindness and cultural exchange.

I am currently busy finishing my master’s degree in law, so for now I can usually be social mainly over meals. But whenever I have a break, I will be happy to help you find activities and places to visit in the area, and sometimes also show you around.

A few house rules:

For me, Couchsurfing is about cultural exchange, good company and sharing everyday life in a respectful way. It is not a dating context, so please contact me only if that suits what you are looking for.

Non-smokers only. This is an old house, and smoke smell easily settles in the walls and furniture, so I can only host guests who do not smoke during their stay.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I used to hitchhike when I was younger, and it gave me many wonderful travel experiences, free rides and exciting meetings with new people.

At the moment I am very busy with my studies, so travelling is not often an option. For me, Couchsurfing is therefore a way to let the world into my home and to meet people from other cultures.

I enjoy cultural exchange, good conversations and the simple hospitality of everyday life. I am also interested in home exchange during holidays, and I like the idea of people helping each other by taking care of homes, pets and practical things.

If you are travelling in Southern Norway and would like a simple and respectful local stay, you may be welcome here for a few days if the timing fits. While I finish my studies, I may not always have much time for socialising, but I am happy to offer a bed and a warm welcome when I can.

Interests

• childrens rights
• politics
• traveling
• opera
• law
• hitchhiking
• adventure travel
• nature
• friends
• reading books
• shooting
• children
• choir
• making friends
• theology
• lecture
• joy
• international politics

Music, Movies, and Books

I love opera and jazz. Currently I don't read so much else but Law books. I like historical dramas, like Downtown Abbey and Outlander.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Cracked the code in Harry Potter in 2005, started a big network for victims of domestic violence, changed family law in two countries, survived a lot of exciting travel experiences and gave birth to the best children in the world. Right now I am about to finish my second master degree.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you Law, Danish, English, German, and share cultural events with you.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories and good conversations, or maybe a listening ear :-) I enjoy meeting people from different countries, backgrounds and cultures. It is always interesting to discover new ways of thinking, and hopefully we both leave with a broader view of the world.

As a small thank you for your hospitality, I would be happy to cook dinner one evening, buy breakfast, or invite you out for a coffee or a meal.

During the day I usually like to go out sightseeing and explore the area, so time together will mainly be in the mornings or evenings. Since we do not know each other yet, I also want to be respectful of your time and space. But if you feel like joining me, I would be happy to explore your area together. :-)

I am also happy to help a little in everyday life while staying with you — for example with dishes, tidying up, cooking, light cleaning, looking after animals, or other small practical tasks.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Norway