CURRENT MISSION

on my way to New Orleans, the City of Dreams

ABOUT ME

I'm a globetrotting journalist, (street) musician, and English teacher.

Ten years ago when I was playing all over Europe with empty pockets and a little amplifier, CS helped me out many times. When I was back at home and settled with an apartment, I became a full-time host :-) I think my record was 8 surfers in one week. Gotta give back to the community!

Nowadays I play about 100 concerts per year, but I still play on the street whenever I travel: it keeps me in shape, and it always leads to interesting situations and conversations.

You can check out my music on the platform of your choice: https://orcd.co/rubenbertrands

More info on my website: www.rubenbertrands.com

PHILOSOPHY

Ever tried, ever failed, no matter - try again, fail again, fail better

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Strangers are just friends you haven't met yet

Interests

MUSIC
beer, wine and rum (self-declared pirate)
healthy food
literature
sports
people watching

• literature
• music
• jazz
• blues
• journalism
• soul
• literature and philosophy

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC

Blues, Funk, Soul, Jazz

LITERATURE

Bukowski, Hunter S. Thompson, Lester Bangs, Celine, Hubert Selby Jr, Kerouac, Fante, Bourdain

MOVIES

Scorcese, Tarantino, Almodovar

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to play the harmonica!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good food, a heartfelt song, and a meaningful conversation