Hi, I'm Bjarte from Norway!

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Update!
Just moved to Tokyo, Japan.
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I had an unusual start on a small island called Møkster, home to just 70 people. At 16, I left for college, starting my journey off the island.

Now at 34, I'm pausing my career to travel the world. Before this, I was part of the startup scene in San Francisco.

I currently reside in Bergen, Norway. It's a beautiful city, surrounded by seven mountains – a hiker's paradise.

If you're interested in escaping city life and enjoying a hidden Norwegian pearl, my childhood home Møkster, is just an hour's boat ride from Bergen.

Also, feel free to look up my Instagram: @bjartems

Looking forward to meeting new people and sharing stories!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To make new friends while traveling.

Interests

• photography
• running
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• programming
• space
• tech

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm really into books and audiobooks. I enjoy Sci-Fi from Isaac Asimov and Frank Herbert. Alfred Hitchcock is my favorite movie director.

I listen to a lot of podcasts; news, interviews, interesting topics, science, tech, self-improvement. And the same topics on YouTube.

Besides that, I'm into science, physics, technology, space, AI, and psychology, to name a few. I'm always up for learning and self-improvement, and I love reading about investing.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Move to San Francisco to work for a startup!

Take a year off to travel the world!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share a great hike with you!
Teach you to play guitar!
Teach you to program :P
Share a great meal.

I hope you can come and visit me in Norway in return. And maybe visit me in San Francisco if I ever move back there!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, Norway, United States