I am a Danish undergraduate student at NYUAD, planning to major in political science and middle eastern studies. I have chosen to study here, amongst other reasons, because of the broad opportunities to experience the world - inside and outside of the Emirates. I am 20 years of age and have traveled to 28 different countries - my favorites so far being Japan and Bosnia Herzegovina. But I am looking to travel more!

In my spare time I enjoy walking through the city searching for interesting and/or cozy spots to hang out. I also play music and do track and field.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing for the opportunity to meet interesting people with stories to tell and for a chance to get something more authentic than the top 10 spots on TripAdvisor. I'm looking for both places to stay overnight and people to spend an afternoon with.

Interests

I'm a huge sucker for heading into a forest or up on a mountain just for the sake of doing it. I love being in the nature and experiencing incredible landscapes while breathing in the fresh air and not being too dependent on the city and its conveniences. I do, however, also enjoy the city a lot, but I like to find spots that aren't too crowded, especially with traffic. Cultural experiences are also very attractive to me.

• arts
• photography
• beer
• coffee
• walking
• music
• hiking
• camping
• mountains
• food
• nature
• museums
• cafès

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite music genre is jazz, but I listen to everything from indie rock to EDM to Eastern European folk music. I'm very versatile in that sense. In terms of books, I like Haruki Murakami a lot.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I brought my backpack, my tent and my portable stove to the northern-most areas of Japan (Wakkanai, Minami Soya, Rebun, Rishiri etc.) to hike for a week. The memories are some of the most tranquil I have.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have some interesting travel stories to tell, but for the experienced traveler, maybe not so many. I do, however, have a young man's curiosity and am very polite and talkative.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Tanzania, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Denmark, France, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates