Hi there! Moikka! Nice to meet you :)

I'm outgoing chick, professional photographer and media student from beautiful, small town called Rovaniemi located in the heart of Lapland.
Living in tough north with ah-so-introverted-finns taught me to survive on my own, so that might be the reason why I'm always up to exciting, solo adventures rather than visiting crowded places and buying boring, package-holidays. I chose couchsurfing because for a small town girl like me, meeting new people all over the world gives a perspective and inspiration to make choices towards the life of my dreams. Do you want to be part of my story?

My friends would describe me as a humorous, joyful and friendly person. I like to get to know new people and dive into conversations wherever I am - I hope you don't get bored with my questions and stories! Another thing to point out; I'm always up to any plan which could lead to unforgettable memories. Nothing beats up exploring and hanging out with good company :)

Don't be afraid to hit me up with a message. I'm excited to meet you and show u around!

If you are curious, my photographs can be found from my instagram: @annitapio

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meeting new people is the 1# reason for me. I personally think that you get way more out of your adventures by staying with locals, since you can really dive in to country's couture and get under the surface. I was interrailing for a month in 2017, and without all the hosts and locals me and my friend met on the way, it would have been very 'normal' trip. So I think it really makes a difference! " Be a traveller, not a tourist."

Interests

• photography
• illustrations
• tattoos
• meditation
• drawing
• minimalism
• entrepreneurship
• psychology
• sociology
• filmmaking
• tea
• exhibitions
• exploring
• veganism
• self-development
• sharing ideas
• cooking and baking

Music, Movies, and Books

Books
- 7 habits of highly effective people
- Solve to Happy
- The artist's way
- Power of habit

And so on.. I have many, since reading is the 2# thing to do. Eating is the 1#

Movies
- Misery by Stephen King
- The Lighthouse (seriously, this movie)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spontaneously travelled to China for a month as my first trip abroad in November 2016. It was random but defenately the most eye opening thing I have done this far in my life

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some finnish swear words which you can use next time you visit Finland to make new friends in a finnish way haha

What I Can Share with Hosts

You don't know about great pancakes until you taste the ones I make. I swear.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Russian Federation, Sweden, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Finland