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Overview

  • 2 references 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Lithuanian, Russian; learning Arabic (North Levantine), Hindi
  • 25, Male
  • Member since 2024
  • Student, anthropologist
  • MA in Modern Asian studies, Vilnius University
  • From Lentvaris, Trakai, Lithuania
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About Me

I'm passionate researcher in the field of anthropology, history and culture of drugs in Asia and a volunteer in harm reduction organization "Young Wave" and doing projects in some other similar organizations like Youth Rise or Eurasian Harm Reduction Association. My hobbies are long distance running (marathons and ultramarathons), weightlifting, nature and biking.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I often travel to various conferences, trainings and adventures. I already found out that couchsurfing is a great way to travel cheaper and in more fun way.

Interests

  • writing
  • marathon
  • trailrunning
  • weightlifting
  • ultramarathon

Music, Movies, and Books

My all time favorite book is "Shantaram" by Gregory Robert Davis. I usually enjoy adventure and classic books. Some of my favorite movies are directed by Jarmusch, Tarantino and Leone.
Love most of the genres of music, especially rock, jazz and blues.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once walked across Lithuania 300 km in 7 days and 6 nights.

Teach, Learn, Share

I've spent quite some time in India and Nepal while researching, studying and working. Have some cool stories from there.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share stories from travel.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Denmark, Estonia, India, Ireland, Latvia, Nepal, Netherlands, Portugal, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Lithuania, Nepal

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