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Overview

  • 3 references
  • Fluent in English, Japanese, Polish; learning German, Russian
  • 26, Male
  • Member since 2017
  • Credit Risk Analyst
  • English Translation Studies with Japanese
  • From Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland
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About Me

Hey there! I'm an English Philology grad with a love for Japanese translation, languages, and Asian culture. I work at a financial company in Kraków, but in my downtime, you'll find me playing board games (I used to work in a publishing house!), hitting the court for any kind of racket sports, and vibing to electronic music at festivals. I'm really into artificial intelligence and the art of translation too. Can't wait to meet fellow travelers and share some great stories!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing to meet awesome people from all over, swap stories, and enjoy a glass of wine on a hot summer evening wherever we are. I would love to show off my city and culture, and I can't wait to learn about yours too. Plus, I'm a big fan of trying out different cuisines from around the world!

Interests

  • music festivals
  • exercise
  • partying
  • raves
  • traveling
  • music
  • electronic music
  • table tennis
  • squash
  • techno music
  • boardgames
  • translation

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm really into all kinds of electronic music—anything from chill house to techno and even hardstyle/hardcore, depending on my mood. I also love 90s heavy metal bands like Guns N' Roses, Nirvana, and Iron Maiden. When it comes to movies, I'm a big fan of Wes Anderson for his artistic frames, and I enjoy Guy Ritchie's action flicks. My favorite actor is probably Ryan Gosling. As for books, the most important one I've read is "Thinking, Fast and Slow"—an incredible read!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have a fear of heights, so to conquer it, I decided to try bungee jumping. It was terrifying but also incredibly exhilarating!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd be thrilled to teach you how to make some classic Polish dishes like Kotlet Schabowy, bigos, or maybe even pierogi (though I'm still working on perfecting those, haha). I'd love to learn your language, try your cuisine, and get to know more about you. I can share my recipes, some local sweets and alcohol from Poland, and my thoughts on the world we live in.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'd love to cook up some delicious Polish dishes for you, bring back any souvenirs you'd like from Poland, and of course, extend an invitation to visit me in Kraków!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Slovakia, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Poland

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