Hey, my name is Alen and i'm a friendly Italian guy, living in London from few years. I've been always dwelling around South London so if you need a guide around (or just some informations about) Brixton, Peckham, Crystal Palace, Clapham and Tooting, you can ask without any problem.
I help managing a pub so, yeah, I know few good boozers.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I always wanted to be. I've been always hosting people in the past: friends, friends of friends, acquaintances. I just never used this amazing tool before. I want to host and to be host and meet people from all around the world.

Interests

I'm a skilled swimmer (oh well, I used to be), a great music conneisseur and a tireless walker/chatter but, on the other hand, an unstoppable eater/cook.

• cooking
• drinking
• movies
• video games
• music
• hiking
• camping
• travel
• party
• traditions
• chill

Music, Movies, and Books

One of my favourite movies is "The Shawshank Redemption", along with "Fight Club", but there are many others. A lot of sci-fi and TV series as well. I love that "Twin Peaks" atmosphere.
My favourite band is Radiohead but I'm a big fan of Arcade Fire, Jack White, Tom Waits, Stone Roses, Arctic Monkeys, Interpol, Yann Tiersen, Foo Fighters then Depeche Mode, Cure and all that New Wave / Post Punk sound. I don't dislike plenty of other things, from World Music, to Psychedelic stuff passing through IDM, old school Drum'N,Bass or Jazzy thingies.
I like the Chuck Palahniuk writes, along with the good old Hemingway and some Kerouac things.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I swam in a frozen swimming pool, once.
I've done (with my dad and brothers) our own wine, grew our own crops.
Another time I haven't eaten for 3 days and I was fine.
I'll keep to good stories for myself, for now :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you a lot about mediterranean food and drinks (especially cheese, charcuterie and wine) and recipes, and trade a lot of cool music.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My company, a nice dinner cooked for you (I'll buy food and drink, c'mon), even a small djset maybe. Ah, I can help you out with heavy duty cleaning, maintentance and gardening 'cos I'm tough :).

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Italy