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About Me
Hello!
I am 32 year old scientist on a sabbatical. Last year I quit my job and I currently divide my time between travelling and doing science. I love outdoor adventuring, dancing, rock climbing, hiking, camping, running, math and photography (not necessarily in that order). I'm originally from Poland, and I about ten years ago I started my expat experience. Lured by adventure, curiosity for new cultures and experiences, as well as a full university scholarship, I left my country to study in Holland. I spent there wonderful seven years, and after finishing the university, I moved for a job to Washington DC, where I've enjoyed myself for three years. I am a life loving, genuine, and easy going person :)
I'm currently on a year break from work to get my fix of travelling. After listening to lots of stories from my friends about their inspiring travels done on their two wheels, I slowly but surely built up the courage to try it for myself. I hit the road in November 2016, with a bike and a friend to cycle tour around New Zealand for three months. Then I went to Melbourne, Australia, with a plan to stay for two weeks, instead stayed for two months, because I loved it so much. Now catching up with my friends in the US, and planning to move on to travel parts of Europe. This time without my bike though.
I am looking forward to meeting everyone on the road, and sharing and hearing travel stories!
Happy travelling!
Interests
- dancing
- salsa dancing
- cooking
- running
- traveling
- music
- cycling
- hiking
- camping
- rock climbing
- science
- cycle touring
Music, Movies, and Books
The Cat Empire, Chargaux, Milky Chance, Glass Animals, Alt-J, RJD2, Pink Martini, Gelka
The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov, Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera, Led by Destiny by Kinga Choszcz.
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
Cycled toured around New Zealand!
Countries I’ve Visited
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, France, Italy, Jamaica, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United States
Countries I’ve Lived In
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, United States