CURRENT MISSION

Improving our skills as global Earthlings.

ABOUT ME

Always ready to plunge into a new culture. Travelers by heart.
We're a Danish couple, currently living in Switzerland. Before Switzerland we lived in India for 7 years, Japan for 4 years, and in Brazil for 1.5years. We also lived in Bangladesh and in Malaysia!

We're grateful for having grown up in Denmark and for all the things we've learned by doing so, but now it's time to learn from the rest of the world. All cultures have something unique to offer, something new to teach us, that's why we like living in different countries.

"To learn about another great culture is to enrich one's life, to understand one's own country better, to feel more at home in the world, and indirectly to add to that reservoir of individual goodwill that may, generations from now, temper the cynical use of national power." (Vikram Seth)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Hosting, surfing, meeting. Also feel free to send a message if you want info/advice on any the places we've lived in. We'll gladly help when possible.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

WHILE LIVING IN JAPAN (Feb 2006-Sep 2010):
Hosted Norman from Germany, one night, July 2009.
Hosted Camille & Gwen from France, two nights, July 2009
Two dinner meet-ups with Aya-san in Kansai, August 2009
Traveled to Shikoku, Japan with Keiko from Japan, 5 nights, October 2009
Hosted Roman from America, one night, November 2009
Hosted Hogarth from America, one night, Feb 2010
Travelled to Shanghai for one week with Keiko from Japan, Sep 2010

WHILE LIVING IN INDIA (oct 2010-present):
Participated in a local festival with Rushir & Dhara, Oct 2010
Participated in CS Ahmedabad meet-up, Oct 2010
Participated in CS Ahmedabad screening event, Nov 2010
Went on a weekend trip with a bunch of CS'ers from Ahmedabad to Pushkar to join a CS meet-up there. November 2010
Hosted Jane from America, one night, Jan 2011
Hosted Gabo and Riccardo from Italy, two nights, Jan 2011
Participated in CS Ahmedabad screening event, Jan 2011
Hosted Zala from Slovenia, two nights, Feb 2011
Hosted Peter and Ina from Germany, one night, March 2011
Hosted Zala from Slovenia, one night, March 2011
Travelled to Kutch with Zala from Slovenia, Jidesh and Rushir from Abad, two nights, March 2011
Travelled to Alang & Gopnath with +20 CS'ers from Abad, one night, March 2011
Hosted Glenna from the U.S, three nights, September/October 2011
Hosted Megan and Kris, two nights, England, November 2012
Surfed Keiko's place in Japan, about 7 nights, December 2011
Hosted Noelle from Holland and Yash from India, one night, February 2012
Hosted Dheeraj from India, one night, September 2012
Hosted Philip & Lydia from Austria, two nights, September 2012
Hosted Brett & Kimmi from England, three nights, September 2012
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Though not CS- related, we have met (on our travels) many people who unselfishly and eagerly have shared their culture, home and life with us especially in Brazil and Bolivia. They have been our inspiration to join CS in the first place.

Interests

Traveling for one thing, - whether it is two blocks away, to explore a tiny dusty local restaurant or 10.000 kilometers away to experience a famous landmark with our own eyes.
Tend to do a lot of running, yoga, reading, hiking, food exploring in a healthy perspective (towards an unrefined plant-based diet), and are curious about meditation too. Ohh and being surrounded by friends, - whether old, new or potential. More into coffee and conversations than drinks and dancing.

• culture
• festivals
• dining
• coffee
• yoga
• running
• meditation
• reading
• traveling
• hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Rohinton Mistry, Paulo Coelho & Haruki Murakami
Music,- a mixed bag!

Movies are enjoyed, but seen too seldom. Mostly on airplanes.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spent one night on a deserted floating island on Lake Titicaca, Bolivia, while the inhabitants of the island were attending a wedding on a nearby island. Magical.

Countries I’ve Visited

Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bolivia, China, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Kenya, Liechtenstein, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Peru, Romania, Russian Federation, Réunion, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bangladesh, Brazil, Denmark, India, Japan, Malaysia, Switzerland

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