ABOUT ME

I study International Relations and Diplomacy in The Netherlands, currently doing an internship in Jakarta. I've always been a bit of a nomad, but I might stay in Holland, I'm not learning that language for nothing! I like strong coffee, I always crave sushi and my dream house would have shelves instead of walls (and a view to the sea, because dreaming is free).

PHILOSOPHY

Easy going, I adapt to (almost) anything. Nothing makes me happier than sharing life stories with other people. It's always better with a cold beer, but I'm not picky.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I can't host anyone at the moment because I barely have space for myself, but that will change soon (hopefully!). I don't have much experience in couchsurfing, but the little I have has been great.

Interests

Traveling is always top on my list. A beach and a good book will make my day. I like cinema and talking about it, but not if it gets pretentious. I write for myself because I can include swear words and that feels great. I like rugby and will always support Italy in the Six Nations, because life is not about winning. But mostly, I like to be surrounded by friends and family.

• writing
• books
• politics
• rugby
• travel
• cinema

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler

Films: To Kill a Mockingbird, City of God, Requiem for a Dream, Oldboy, Kubrick, Wes Anderson and anything from Almodovar because he's just great

Books: Gabriel García Márquez, Juan Rulfo, Cortázar, Eduardo Galeano, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Chinua Achebe...and Harry Potter.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The most impressive thing I have ever seen is the pyramids of Yaxhá, in Guatemala, only comparable to the Borobudur temple in Indonesia.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share a good time and a good story.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, El Salvador, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Togo, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Cuba, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, Nigeria, Spain, Uruguay