Hi there. My name is Hanna, originally from the northern part of Sweden, Umeå. One of my many life goals is to explore more of this incredible planet and find new friendships to foster along the way. However, I might stick around in Sweden for a while the upcoming years due to work. Always keen to meet new interesting people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've been told that this is a great site when travelling and wanting to know new interesting people from around the globe. Also, I have numerous friends that are involved in coachsurfing in one way or another, and I've met many coachsurfers while travelling before.

Interests

I'm interested and enthusiastic about many things in life. Being a "everything is so exciting" person is both a blessing and a curse (I need more time and skills!).

However, it also works as a great conversation starter. Chances are good that we either share a common interest or that I'm interested in learning more about your passion.

• arts
• literature
• photography
• cooking
• vegetarian
• yoga
• gardening
• politics
• traveling
• cycling
• fishing
• hiking
• sailing
• rock climbing
• science
• sociology
• language exchange
• sustainability
• vegetarian cooking
• creative writing
• paddleboarding

Music, Movies, and Books

In no particular order.

Music; Leonard Cohen, First Aid Kit, The Cat Empire, Jain, Billie the Vision, Cleo Sol, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Laura Manling, Regina Spector, Jose Gonzalez, Chemical Brothers, Jorge Dexler...

Writers; Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Arundhati Roy, J. M Coetzee, Ursula K. Le Guin, Joyce Carol Oates, Tove Jansson (novels)...

Movies; Leon, Best of the Southern Wild, Ghost in the Shell (animated version), Amelie, Bladerunner (old version), Oh Brother Where Art Thou,, Trainspotting, Eternal Sunshine, Suffragette...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Many and hopefully more to come. Diving in Tioman, tramping in New Zealand, Borneo and Norway, amazing food markets in Laos, yoga in Bali, travelling by motorbike in Timor Leste, visiting an onsen in Japan... all the amazing cultural experiences and people I have been lucky enough to encounter.

Teach, Learn, Share

Well, I love to share the knowledge I have linked to the stuff I enjoy doing. I have plans to become a yoga teacher next year, I fancy vegetarian cooking, enjoy hiking (and quite involved in a local community here).

If the season is right I can arrange for some berry and mushroom hunting. If we are arranging a hiking trip you are welcome to join, same goes if you’re a climber. I also enjoy cultural events (Jönköping has some hidden jems).

I have a tiny, but cozy, place that I share with my boyfriend (who's from Spain, so if he's around when you are, Spanish is covered) and a comfortable coach. Since I'm quite new in town myself, I'd love to explore more about Jönköping together with others!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Vegetarian cooking skills, yoga lessons, tips on how to live a more sustainable life, illustrations, photagrapy, and my words.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Cambodia, Cuba, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Timor-Leste (East Timor), United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand