CURRENT MISSION

To couchsurf around Gothenburg for charity.

ABOUT ME

My name's Martin and I'm 22. I grew up in Glasgow in Scotland, before moving down to York in England. I study civil engineering at Newcastle University, but I am currently living in Gothenburg on an Erasmus exchange.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Pretty new to this, but I would be happy to show people around and after my exams host people.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

In May I gave up my flat and gave the money I would have paid in rent to charity, so I'm pretty used to staying on people's sofas!

Interests

I love being thrown into new and interesting situations. Travelling is the obvious starter here, as it gives you the chance to experience different cultures and mix with a variety of people. I regularly go rock climbing and I also enjoy a range of other outdoor activities including kayaking and hiking.

• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• kayaking
• rock climbing
• engineering
• study abroad
• mountains

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

There have been many times I've been left awestruck when travelling. Some moments that I will never forget include experiencing an electrical storm when trekking up in the mountains in Kashmir, watching the sun rise over Kilimanjaro as I climbed it's smaller brother Mount Meru and the peace and calm of the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Denmark, Germany, India, Latvia, Madagascar, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Switzerland, Tanzania

Countries I’ve Lived In

Sweden, United Kingdom