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Overview

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  • Fluent in Czech, English, Slovak; learning Russian, Spanish
  • 33, Male
  • Member since 2013
  • Kozárovce, Slovakia
  • Comenius University, Applied mathematics, Bratislava
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About Me

I grew up in small town in the middle of Slovakia. My parents used to torment me my whole childhood. Well that's at least how I saw it as a kid :D We used to go to nature during saturday and sunday nearly every week and I really hated it, since I liked to play on pc much more. Now, looking on my old self I feel kinda dumb. I wouldn't trade it for nothing and I'm totally grateful.
When I moved to capital city to study math on University I realized I really miss all that. However nightlife in BA wasn't bad either. After University I Started with my online marketing career, setting campaigns for big automoto brands and some other corporates. Even though it was fun... no it actually wasn't most of the time. In the spring 2019 I've decided to cease this occupation of mine, move to the countryside and start walking through country.
In September 2019 I've hiked the longest marked route in country. Amazing experience, nearly 28 days alone in Slovak "wilderness". From then, I can't stop thinking about it. I figured this is my thing. My new goal? Kungsleden(kings route) in Sweden hopefully in 2020. Then Te Araroa trek in New Zaeland and maybe PCT.

I was also vegetarian for nearly 25 years(from when I was born). I capitulated in Venezuela, more on that in person if you're interested :)

I also organize child summer camps with Native American motive as a hobby for more than 10 years. Yes we sleep in teepee with fire and yes we have little to none electricity. Great time everytime :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to offer my couch to someone who needs it. Not sure if anyone would ever come by this place, but if you do, I've plenty of room to share.

I'd also like to use some other couches, since I don' really make much money but I love traveling

Interests

  • traveling
  • hiking
  • camping
  • ecology
  • hitchhiking
  • nature
  • bushcraft
  • scandinavia
  • online marketing
  • nature walks
  • native american culture
  • zero waste
  • long distance hiking
  • sleeping outside

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm sci-fi and fantasy guy, mixed with survivalist things. I also love some comic books and Anime.
Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Cowboy Bebop, One Punch Man, Jules Verne, Bear Grylls, Terry Pratchett(my personal favorite).... Guess I could spent a lot of time listing all the other things I like :D

As for music - I kinda like it all, I started with punk, rock and metal... went through electronic, classical, rap and underground times and ended with draw. Every music style have something I kinda like :) However I don't rly listen to radio.
Right now I'm in rave/techno/trance period of my life.
I also visit Pohoda festival often and Drienok festival less often.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I walked 800km long trail through whole country and I was alone most of time. Also slept in forest and on bus stops and other nice places :D

Teach, Learn, Share

What I want to learn is Spanish and Russian. I would also really like to acquire some writing skills.

I can teach you something about edible plants, building shelter and surviving in wilderness. I can also share my knowledge on online marketing.

I've traveled across whole Slovakia as well, so I can help you with that

What I Can Share with Hosts

Bed, food, water, wifi connection and my time. Do you need anything else?

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Norway, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

Slovakia

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