I'm an animal loving (I have a puppy), easy going, talkative person as far as I know. I'm from Vaasa, Finland but have lived around, more recently in PA, USA and Scotland, and am aware I love talking about the cultural differences between places I've lived, but also learning about other cultures (why I like CS).

I can be quite a nerd if you give me the chance, but can also hold a conversation about latest ice hockey news or the weather, whichever you prefer.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet local people when I'm traveling, I think we can all agree that it's so much more fun to have a local recommend what to see and where to have a pint.

Interests

Animals, especially dogs. Traveling in Europe. Books. Cultures.

Weather. Like a good Finn, I can talk endlessly about it without getting bored. Might also be a side effect from working outdoors.

• animals
• dogs
• culture
• books
• chocolate
• working out
• news
• comics
• board games
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hockey

Music, Movies, and Books

I've usually watched all the latest movies, but love any recommendations as I'm always running out of movies to watch.

Any sci-fi/fantasy books really, I'm not very picky.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you about Finland and our weird ways. We are not technically Scandinavian and our language has nothing to do with Swedish. Google "Finnish Nightmares" comics and you'll get a pretty good idea what we're about.

I love card and board games so I'm always up for playing something new or teaching my games to you!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Travel stories, culture comparisons, Finnish language (very difficult, sorry), and Finnish chocolate. Stories from an American high school too if you're interested.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, Estonia, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Finland, Scotland, Switzerland, United States