I'm open-minded, analytical, calm and relaxed, yet always up to something. I code, climb, work, study. I don't drink, except maybe very mild things, and never smoked. I sing if encouraged, and play Irish folk music and some random other things with a selection of instruments.

Lately I find very drawn into climate activism and my recent travels have been electric road trips. I care a lot about social issues, equality and fairness, and I'm trying to make a difference in politics.

I have two children, 7 and 2 years old, so my home is a playground of sorts.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love the idea of surfing sofas and meeting interesting people from very different backgrounds. I started surfing in Iceland, and since then I've hosted a few times. Life's been busy now and I live with a roommate and two children, but participating on the site brings flexibility to travels and opportunities to truly meet interesting people. I also hope to host more again some day.

Interests

I am broadly interested in the World we live in, and Us, living on it. I like to read and study geophysics - mountains, volcanoes, glaciers, oceans and the like. Also I'm paying more and more attention to human populations and the traditions, group dynamics, power structures and economical machinery that empower and limit us.

I like board games that simulate these things and teach different kinds of tricks that people may use to "win" in life, as if life had winning conditions. I plan to design board games one day. I especially like board games by Vlaada Chvatil (check him up if you're a gamer!)

Climbing is THE sport for me. It combines wonderful landscapes to a sport that challenges both mentally and physically and isn't a pointless competition. Mountain hiking is a very close second.

• singing
• traveling
• coding
• outdoor activities
• sports
• rock climbing
• swimming
• beaches
• rivers
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Authors and educators:

J.R.R. Tolkien and Arthur C. Clarke, whom I grew up with

Richard Feynman and Dalai Lama who inspire me to be a better person

Hans Rosling and Ha-Joon Chang who teach about the societies we live in

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

At the age of 20, I left home to do volunteer work in Nepal, and found myself alone in Kathmandu. It turned out to be a brilliant trip living in a mountain village, getting to know locals and finding out which things are important in life and which aren't.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know a lot about sea ice. I work in a scientific community and can tell you a lot about the physical world we live in and the climate change we're facing. I'm always hungry to learn more though and find most scientific matters interesting. I can also teach you Irish folk music :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Random insights about things I'm interested in!

Countries I’ve Visited

Antarctica, Australia, Austria, France, Iceland, India, Italy, Laos, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Finland, Nepal

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