Bonjour and Hello everyone!

My name is Alain, 42 years old and originally from Switzerland.
I’m a world traveler since September 2018 and I have this huge opportunity to explore the world as much as I can!

I love my freedom and I sincerely cherish this way of life. Exploring the world and meeting new people & different cultures, these are I like the most!

One important detail! I have (a lot) of tattoos and some of them can’t be hide. Hands for example. I just wanted to mention it in case of.. 😉

If you want to know more about my world trip, check my instagram! ➡️ www.instagram.com/al1.mrtz

That’s all for today folks! There’s not a better way to talk face to face and sharing our stories.

Take care and maybe see you soon!

Alain

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think it's a great idea to meet new (local) people and also the local culture. Perhaps we can share together about some life experiences..

Interests

• music
• backpacking
• sports
• tennis
• travelling
• empathy
• travelling around the world

Music, Movies, and Books

That's a good question. I think it depends on the mood or the period of my life.
I'm very open minded about movies and for music, I am good customer for commercial pop/rock music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

There are so many…
But the first that comes in my mind: the Annapurna Trek in Nepal. What an extraordinary experience!

Teach, Learn, Share

EDUCATION:
2006 - 2010 (Lausanne, Switzerland): Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, Major in Social Education // School of Social Work and Health Sciences

2010 - 2012 (Sion, Switzerland): Master of Arts in Children’s Rights // University Institute Kurt Bösch

2018 - 2019 (Sydney, Australia): Intensive English courses to obtain the Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) // Langports Sydney

WORK EXPERIENCE:
2012-2024 (Lausanne, Switzerland): Sector Education & Child Care // Occupation: Social worker
Missions or tasks: Welcoming all teenagers into the institution ; Accompanying them until they reach 18 ; Help them to gain their autonomy ; Writing professional reports.

2010 - 2014 (West Africa): Several humanitarian missions, Sector Child Care // Occupation: Social worker
Missions or tasks: Tutoring ; Some educational activities with the children ; Raise awareness of children’s rights.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My life experience and also my hospitality. I'm indeed always ready to help!

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, England, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kosovo, Laos, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macao, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Korea, Northern Ireland, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Togo, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Burkina Faso, Switzerland