CURRENT MISSION

Doing something useful for the world !

ABOUT ME

My name is Mauricio, I'm French-Colombian.

I joined CS because I love meeting people and sharing new experiences.

I am a sociable, easy-going man. I love the franchise and direct & open conversations.

I am an engineer, but I've never worked in this field. My main experiences & competences are in marketing, innovation, entrepreneurship & Photography. From 2010, i am working as a freelance in Photography and Consulting through my company idealab.

Here below my 2 websites If you want to know further about what I do :

www.mauricio-alvarez.net
www.idealab.fr

LIFE PHILOSOPHY
Being constantly exploring life.
Developing mindfulness and consciousness.
Love & respect human beings & nature.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
Always willing to share with Couchsurfers my favorite spots in Paris.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
I am still surprised about the openess and the spirit of collaboration that i found in CS. That really makes a difference in the world !

Interests

What i prefer in life is to travel all around the world with people.

I love photography. I have always my camera with me.

I spend memorable moments in restaurants with great people.

• photography
• traveling
• socializing
• engineering
• entrepreneurship
• freelancing

Music, Movies, and Books

A book of a Colombian writer : "El Olvido que seremos" Hector Abad Faciolince

I also use to read some classical writers like : Camus, Dostoïevski, Kundera, Romain Gary

I love movies but I'm pretty eclectic in this topic.

I'm not a melomaniac but I can enjoy any kind of music. That really depends of the mood and the people around

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The next one will be the best

Teach, Learn, Share

Photography...i can propose to walk around and to practice what i know...

What I Can Share with Hosts

Langage exchange
Photography
Visiting my favorite places in Paris

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, China, Colombia, Germany, India, Italy, Russian Federation, Spain, Sri Lanka

Countries I’ve Lived In

Colombia, France