I'm a PhD student in Italian literature at Columbia University.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have done some great couchsurfing with friends in Hawaii and met tons of great Couchsurfers in Italy, Spain, and France! Overall it's been a fantastic experience.

Interests

I really enjoy seeing new places. Whenever I have time, I try and hop on a train or bus and go somewhere new. Sometimes the best adventures come from improvised trips - something that I learned when living in Italy. I follow the philosophy of "A ship is safe in port, but that's not what ships were built for." That said, when I don't have the opportunity to travel, I enjoy reading (especially history and older literature) and playing the guitar.

• culture
• books
• literature
• reading
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• skiing
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: My favorites are Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, Simon & Garfunkel, Billy Joel, etc. But I also enjoy just about any kind of music!

Books: Since I study medieval Italian literature, I love the classics (Dante, Boccaccio, etc.) but for more contemporary authors I like Paul Theroux, Alex Garland, Italo Calvino, and more.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In the summer of 2014, I was traveling around Europe and I decided to walk 800 km from southern France to northwestern Spain on the Camino de Santiago. It took about a month, and I met all sorts of incredible people. I can't think of a better way I would have spent that time.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a pretty laid-back guy that can have interesting conversations about most topics. I'm always willing to share some of my culture and knowledge with hosts or guests, and I always hope to pick some up when I travel.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Russian Federation, Scotland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Mexico, United States