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Overview

  • 5 references 2 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Polish, Swedish; learning Czech, Norwegian
  • 35, Male
  • Member since 2011
  • Translator
  • Scandinavian Studies
  • From Gdańsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
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About Me

Sarcastic humanist and restless soul. Ambitious and determined to take advantage of my creativity. Trying to be a good man, eager to fight for a better cause and change the world. Translator but still ready to set sail on new seas. Wannabe writer. I find small things important so – lover of black and orange color, craft beer, and hot, black, and strong tea. Prefer night to day, white wine to red, dogs to cats, cycling to riding a car, and long talks to short chats. Add a bit of melancholy and a dreamer to it and – here I am.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Easy – CS is free. However, it costs me to speak foreign languages, open up for new ways of living, carefully watch your everyday life, tell you about where I come from and for just a short period of time to be a part of your story. And I must say I like paying this price.

Interests

  • culture
  • writing
  • literature
  • human rights
  • cooking
  • movies
  • board games
  • traveling
  • cycling
  • languages
  • food
  • personal development
  • craft beer
  • scandinavia
  • animated movies

Music, Movies, and Books

From "Cats" to traditional Polish folk songs, from "Casablanca" to animated movies, from "Anna Karenina" to the best Scandinavian noir. Do you really want me to ramble on it? ;) But not to leave you empty-handed – I'm always faithful to the good indie music, independent cinema and immortal, disturbing masterpieces in type of "Hopscotch".

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Just one?

Teach, Learn, Share

No matter how much we know about countries, languages, and cultures I do believe there is still much of a mystery to them. Even if we don't solve it, shouldn't we unceasingly try? Since words in many forms have dominated a huge part of my life be prepared to teach me your language. And be patient. Let's stay up late at night and just talk. Let's cook something characteristic of your country. And first of all – let's move our asses out and explore the beautiful town of… And I'm ready to see literally everything!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Sharing experiences and ideas? Meeting new people? Building cosmopolitan identity? Learning foreign languages? Yes, please. But nothing goes well if you're hungry so be sure I'll bring something delicious from Poland to eat (and drink!) to accompany our wise discussions after intensive exploring of your city. Polish kielbasa, ptasie mleczko or famous Żubrówka? You'll love it. You maybe just don't know it yet.

Last but not least – if you're in Poland, don't forget to drop me a line so that I could host you in return or just meet!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United States, Viet Nam, Åland Islands

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, Iceland, Poland, Sweden, United States

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