CURRENT MISSION (2019)

To soak up more Portuguese culture. I am so bonded with the country. My next step is to learn the language...

ABOUT ME

I am 49 years old, living in the Copenhagen down town on my own. I have no children - just me. However I consider myself as very easy going and social.
I write for a local paper mainly abut feature stories and urban gardening.
Evey day in the morning whether it's sunny or snowing I go for a dip in the canals of Copenhagen together with other winter swimmers. It's very nice way to begin a new day - very refreshing ;-)
It seems as if it's about to become a big thing among young and old people in Copenhagen to swim in the very cold water.
In summertime I enjoy long biking rides. We have biking path all over the country. Therefore it's very easy and safe to explore the unknown ;-)
If you're interested I can show you some interesting places that not many tourists will visit when they are in Copenhagen.
Besides I keep myself involved in a lot of local projects. I suppose I am a very curious person.
As have been a part of Copenhagen Volunteers for several years. I have been a leader of the volunteers. The organization offers free help to public events as staff members.

I've got loads of pictures on my facebook profile.

My WhatsApp is : +45 40297447

If you send me a request PLEASE don't write me a long story because I don't care. I'll have look at your profile and see where you come from. I'll then make my decision.

PHILOSOPHY

To wake up in the morning and be grateful to life. Get old stay young by being curious to the world around you.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

My home has always been open to people. About 15 years ago I had a neighbour from Italy for 3 months. After she left I met other Italians in Copenhagen. I visited them in Italy. Today we're still in touch.
For a long time I had wanted to be a part of couchsurfing. One of my Danish friends recommended me this society. When I was travelling on the east coast of USA in spring 2013 I had my first experience. I enjoyed staying with local people. It was an eye opener in many senses to share ideas about life.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've couchsurfed in Belgium, Germany, Spain, Portugal and USA. I consider myself as experienced. I have met so many nice people. Each of you has made an impact on me in one way or another.
People were generous and extremely friendly. I have become wiser and think the world has become smaller.

Interests

Wildlife, winter swimming, growing exotic flower bulbs, cooking, hiking, backpacking, reading papers, psychology, going to the gym, jogging, being cultural - going to museums, concerts, watching movies, science, volunteering for environmental organisations,

• wildlife
• concerts
• cooking
• gardening
• news
• movies
• reading
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• surfing
• swimming
• journalism
• psychology
• science
• volunteering
• plants
• organic gardening

Music, Movies, and Books

Listen to different all kinds of music - not much into opera and heavy metal. I think I prefer organic music or lounge like Hotel Costes. I like to read novels about people and their experiences in life. Recently I finished Patrick Modiano (Rue de Boutiques Obscures in french. I also read science books - mostly to learn about myself.
When it comes to movies I am a big fan of Lars von Trier. I like his creativity and filming which seems to have no limits.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I graduated as a journalist in 2011 that's been the most fulfilling experience in my life - so far.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am probably a bit of a nerd into plants and wildlife. I also like the idea of making people communicate with each other.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Just experiences of life, I am very open minded and interested in a lot of stuff.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cuba, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominica, Egypt, England, Estonia, France, Germany, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Myanmar, Norway, Portugal, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin (French part), Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Denmark, Guadeloupe, Portugal, United Kingdom