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Overview

  • 5 references
  • Fluent in English, Swedish; learning Danish, Finnish, Spanish
  • 29, Male
  • Member since 2013
  • Student
  • Studying for a bachelor's degree in Scandinavian Studies ...
  • From Totnes, England, United Kingdom
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Knit my way around the world learning languages as I go.

ABOUT ME

A friendly, outgoing young man, currently based in Uppsala where I'm studying on a year abroad for my degree in Scandinavian Studies.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I couchsurfed in the Netherlands in the summer of 2013 when I hitched around the country with a friend and it was such a great experience. Met some amazing and interesting people who were always happy to help with anything! Can't wait to do some more when I can!

Interests

Languages, knitting, books, people, culture, knowledge, scandinavia, food.

  • culture
  • books
  • coffee
  • knitting
  • languages
  • hitchhiking
  • linguistics

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies:
Moonrise Kingdom; Practical Magic; The Princess Bride

Music:
Indie, electronic, folk.

Books:
Swallows and Amazons; The Shadow of the wind; My family and other animals; Junk; The Princess Bride; Tales of the City

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I yarnbombed the Russian Embassy in London

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach people to knit, teach basic Swedish/Finnish, how to make triangles out of crisp packets... all necessary skills! Can cook tasty vegetarian food too!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook and help with household tasks, share my skills in knitting and Nordic languages, share fun stories and chat away...

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Latvia, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Wales, Åland Islands

Countries I’ve Lived In

Sweden, United Kingdom

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