I've taken a few extracts from my Airbnb reviews:
Andrew was a perfect guest! He is really discreet and friendly! he's very funny, polite and a clean person! he's kind and grateful! It's been an honour to host him! (Francesca, Bologna)

Andrew only stayed one night, so it was a brief, but pleasant visit. He arrived on time, seemed pretty laid back and friendly, and left the room spotless (except for a generous handful of sweets). Couldn't ask for a better guest! He's welcome back anytime. (Carina, Edinburgh)

Andrew and Roberta were a pleasure to host. Friendly, considerate, as well as clean and tidy. It was lovely to chat with them. They are welcome back anytime they wish to visit Brighton again. (Regina, Brighton)

Andrew and his partner were lovely guests. It was a full house with another couple who are friends of theirs staying in the other room. It was carnival weekend and I think everyone enjoyed themselves and thinks went smoothly thanks to Andrew's organisation. I would be happy to welcome Andrew and his friends again as they were considerate and respectful guests. Andrew kept me up to date when they were running late and offered to check his guests into the room so I could go out as I had planned on the Friday night.
(Anna, Glastonbury)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

On a 12 month sabbatical - anno sabbatico e vorrei incontrare le gente interessante, fare un giro d'Italia.

I've found that talking with wide ranging people is almost always life enriching and many times have found a common connection.

Music, Movies, and Books

Too many to list but some favourite bands, authors/books and movies are:

Io e le Tigre, Lucio Battisti, Lucio Dalla, Fabrizio de Andre, The National, The Foals, Daughter, Muse, Everything Everything, Arctic Monkeys, Chemical Brothers, Katy B, Dizzee Rascal, Plan B, John Grant, Grandmaster Flash, Faithless, Justice, Eric Prydz

Ian Rankin, Murakami, Paulo Coelho, Driving over Lemons, Mating in Captivity, Wherever you go, there you are

Hot Fuzz, Billy, Heat, Amelie, Ferris Biullers Day Off, Lost Boys, Top Gun, Avatar, Moulin Rouge, Dead Poets Society, Interview with a Vampire, Devil's Advocate

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Harvesting honey and making strozzapretti - not at the same time! :-D

Also winning at briscola (card game) first time after watching a couple play it :-)

Giving an indian head massage to my 100 year old grandmother

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share my cooking/ baking skills and Indian head massage. I'm trying to learn how to play guitar.

What I Can Share with Hosts

The joys/ journey of realising dreams, my baking recipes (e.g. courgette and chocolate cake, fatless & sugarless banana bread), wonderful places to visit in Bologna, Emilia Romagna, Finland and the UK.

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Croatia, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United Kingdom