Hello everyone! We are Marta and Andrea, a sparkling couple from Italy. We have been together for 11+ years, often in a long-distance relationship: we like to think that what kept us close was our passion for travelling. We share a deep desire to explore far territories, meet new people and mix up in other cultures.
We are cheerful and adventurous: strong as a duo, but with a rooted sense of individuality, each with their own skills, interests and motivations.

About Marta
I am 31yo: resolute and determined but also sympathetic, joyful and chatty.
I love photography and acting, even if I discovered this last passion just few years ago: I was clearly meant to be an actress, don't know what happened then! :)
I have been studying in The Netherlands and France, and changed quite a lot of cities in Italy, which gave me the opportunity to meet people coming from all over the world. I think I was born as a "nomad soul": can't say how happy I am every time I go in a foreign country, visit wonderful places and meet new human beings to create bonds which keep growing over time.
I am extremely curious (ask Andrea how many questions I'm able to ask in order to get all the details I need!:))
Doing sports, either alone or in a community, fills me with energy and happiness. I love conducting an healthy lifestyle and try to make everyday a small act to try to change the world. Green is my favorite color and also my philosophy!

About Andrea
I am 32yo: passionate, geeky and sometimes a little know-it-all.
I love languages, I enjoy reading and story-telling: all in all, I could say that I like words, whether they are spoken, written or just thought. I am a nature enthusiast and I am a fierce promoter of everything ecology-related.
I am a great listener, I am calm and relaxed: I rarely give myself up to nerves and I always find a compromise to solve conflicts in a peaceful way. I am a Lawyer at my core!
I love being healthy, train in the gym or at the swimming pool; but I also enjoy eating, which is why then I have to go to the gym… you may call it a “virtuous” circle!
Yellow is my favorite color: I even painted my apartment in its bright light, despite what the architect suggested…

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

We are back from our sabbatical year around the world. We want to give back to the Couch Surfing community , which gave us so much in terms of culture-exchanging experiences!

Interests

• sightseeing
• travel
• nature
• sustainability
• sport
• diving

Music, Movies, and Books

Marta: Jovanotti, Breaking Bad, Shantaram

Andrea: Linkin Park, Cloud Atlas, Norwegian Woods

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

We decided to leave our job and take a sabbatical year to explore the world!

What I Can Share with Hosts

We are a dynamic duo, an active pair: We think that most (if not all) the chores you would put us up with, we will be happy to engage, even if not our bread-and-butter. We like to learn and put in practice: we are fast learners and a bit competitive too, so we might incur in healthy competition: who did it better? up to you to decide :) We are definitely willing to “get our hands dirty”!
Marta: I am a dog lover and I have always had a good relationship with pets! I have a passion for gardening and plant care in general. I have a 10-year younger sister who helped me develop my babysitting and childcare skills, which I also practiced during my university period abroad. I have an intermediate certificate in photography, and I am quite good at cooking everyday meals.
I am an HR Training Consultant and Project Manager, so I can help with structuring CV or preparing for job interviews, as well as help design and develop an action plan for any kind of endeavors.
Andrea: I enjoy cooking, while learning new recipes. I am good around children since I am one big kiddo myself! So, I enjoy anything that can be played and old stories that can be told. I can help with all indoor chores, as I am an order freak, and I am good with brooms and dishes.
I am a practiced lawyer under Italian bar, so I could help with everything legal. I am also a teaching assistant at Rome university, so I have a soft spot for teaching while also exchanging opinions and beliefs.
We both speak fluently Italian, English and some French and we always love to learn new languages.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, England, Greece, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Nicaragua, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Italy, Netherlands