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Overview

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  • Fluent in English, Swedish; learning German
  • 47, Male
  • Member since 2017
  • Journalist and writer
  • Bachelor of theoretical philosophy and psychology, a mast...
  • From Karlskrona, Blekinge County, Sweden
  • Profile 75% complete

About Me

I'm a writer and journalist who's been working for several Newspapers in Sweden as well as public radio. I have a passion for ancient Greek culture as well as philosophy, poetry, history of ideas and literature in general. I live in central Malmö and have one child.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I haven't yet. Curious to try.

Interests

  • writing
  • reading
  • writing poetry

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite authors: Homer, Duras, Carson, Christensen, Camus ...

Music: Bach cello suites, Radiohead, M Ward...

Film: Anything by David Lynch, Antonioni

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My daughter.

What I Can Share with Hosts

In depth discussions on literature, philosophy and ancient history related to our times. Working as a guide in Rome, and traveling many times and writing about Athens as well as Vienna, I'm happy to provide new perspectives on these cities as well as Malmö an Copenhagen.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Monaco, Netherlands, Scotland, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Sweden

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