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Overview

  • 3 references 3 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Swedish; learning German
  • 36, Male
  • Member since 2012
  • Graphics & Web Design / Movie Production / Nano Engin...
  • Master of Engineering, Nano Science
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

See more of the world and become pro at cardio sports

ABOUT ME

As a Swede I have grown up under very good conditions, but without being spoilt (which I think is important). I have been studying in Sweden from 6 to 24 years of age and now I am an engineer with hopes of a very liberal life where I have the guts to do what I think would be fun and developing rather than safe and easy.

I work very hard, but always for social gain, personal development or food. Never for money. Maybe that will have to change a bit now when I am not a student anymore though.

I love sports and often try the limits of my body in various competitions. Mostly running/biking/orienteering.

PHILOSOPHY

Always try to look outside the box, and the sky is not the limit. Perspective is eveything.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

So far I have only surfed together with a friend without even having an account and now I am eager to raise my karma by hosting back!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have been on many bicycle trips (~10 000 km). During about 1500 of these kilometers I have been couchsurfing together with a friend. Mainly in Germany, but also Czech Republic, Belgium and the Netherlands. It has always been amazing visits.

Interests

Sports (Orienteering, biking, running, skiing)
Computer stuff (Design, programming, movie editing, games)
Science (Math, chemistry, physics, biology)

  • design
  • dining
  • running
  • cars
  • cycling
  • skiing
  • sports
  • boxing
  • biology
  • chemistry
  • engineering
  • mathematics
  • physics
  • science

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies (Sci-fi, adventure, big sellers)
Music (Red Hot Chili Peppers, house, electronic, witty songs)
Books (Fantasy, sci-fi, adventure, classics)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

For the last 5 years I have travelled Sweden/Germany/Belgium/Netherlands/Italy about 120 days and 10 000 km on my bicycle.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know a lot about getting along on light packing and low level vehicles.
I am very interested in science and know a lot about how the world works physically.
I know a lot about computer stuff and graphics.
I wish to get more perspective on how to live cheap and free, and also on smart and cheap ways to see the world.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Sweden

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