Restlessly curious, calm, playful, loves good conversations. I describe myself as a hippy-ish idealist, but one who also values pragmatism and science. I work in the field of psychiatry. Some interests and passions include Buddhist philosophy and meditation, yoga, psychology, writing, radical honesty, music...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Well it's a great way to share and meet interesting people. I like to travel on summers and try to avoid excessive flying, so for the last few years I've glided through Europe by train, CS makes it a bit more affordable.

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
Little Life (Hanya Yanagihara)
Cloud Atlas and Black Swan Green (David Mitchell)
Island and Eyeless in Gaza (Aldous Huxley)
Helgoland (Carlo Rovelli)
Memoirs of an Addicted Brain (Marc Lewis)
Seeing That Frees (Rob Burbea)
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts (Gabor Mate)

Music! Current favorites would be Mirabai Ceiba, Ajeet, Saltillo, Arab Strap, Archive, Bettina Maureen Ji, Warpaint, Laura Marling, Tool.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook pretty good vegan food. I can also offer long discussions on the existence of free will and/or the philosophical nature of mental illness, or teach you to stand on your hands. Or just sit in silence with you, or alone :D

I live in a commune nowadays. A 100-year old school building with 4 friends. Renovations are still ongoing but we have a guestroom!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, France, Germany, Guadeloupe, Kenya, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Finland, Spain