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Berlin, State of Berlin, Germany
@arturodorantes
Member since 2013
CURRENT MISSION Broaden my perspective by new experiences and people. ABOUT ME Adventurous, curious, friendly, adaptable and energetic. PHILOSOPHY Time is the only irreplaceable resource. The only way to stay young is to keep learning and the best way to learn is to do. I travel not in search of new places but of new ideas. A journey is best measured in friends and surprises, rather than miles.
Interested in Languages
Interested in Pop Culture
Fluent in English
Learning German
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING Participating in local events and helping travelers (not just surfers) in my city, I have hosted some ppl out of couchsurfing. COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE Hanging out with surfers and some surfing in Taiwan.
Music, Movies, and Books
Books: The Metamorphosis, Franz Kafka. Uncle Petros and Goldbach's Conjecture, Apostolos Doxiadis. Memoirs of a Geisha, Arthur Golden. Movies: The Prestige. Pan's Labyrinth.
One Amazing Thing I've Done
The day I missed a flight from Singapore to Japan was one of the most interesting and full of surprises that I've ever had, we can talk about this if we get to know :) Staying in a Buddhist monastery in China for a week.
Teach, Learn, Share
There's not an established way to do things, just find yours ... and keep improving.
What I Can Share With Hosts
Fun moments :) Stories, tips, languages, experiences and insight into the Mexican culture far beyond what's always known for (yes I think I once saw someone wearing a sombrero).
My Interests
I like to talk to people that is passionate and excited about their life and experiences (whatever they are). Getting to know the most local/hidden parts of every place.