Hi!
It's Dani 👋

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would love to meet different people and cultures, I am very curious

Interests

If I had to introduce myself, I’d do it through my daily habits and the way I choose to live

I spend most of my free time outdoors - visiting parks several times a day or finding pockets of wild nearby
Walking forms part of the routine; usually 10,000+ steps each day

Each morning begins with grounding and deliberate exposure to sun and weather - at least legs and feet, even when it’s cold or raining
I watch the sunset and avoid blue light afterwards so my circadian rhythm stays in tune
Cold showers happen daily year-round, and being barefoot is the default, switching to sandals in busier parts of the city

Eating follows a simple, intentional pattern: intermittent fasting, two meals a day, dinner no later than 5 pm
A low-carb, high-fat approach came after a genetic test suggested carbohydrates aren’t processed particularly well, and the shift has been transformative
Unfussy, nourishing food is preferred, with batch-cooked staples like pickled onions or sardines in vinegar
Using as much of an ingredient as possible feels natural - lemon peel, bones made into paté - alongside straightforward, satisfying meals such as oven-baked chicken with Dijon mustard sauce

Movement is a daily priority
I train calisthenics in the park most days using the EMOM method - a strength-endurance style which fits me specially well according to a genetic test - and I pepper the day with short “exercise snacks”

Mornings begin with half an hour of reflection and writing
To wind down I use a Pranamat and sleep on a firm wool futon beneath a heavy blanket; it often feels as if the body has been quietly exercising through the night xD

At least once a week is devoted to a full day in wild nature

I try to live as freely and independently as possible, needing very little materially - no subscriptions, few clothes, no umbrella - and avoiding addictions like stimulant drinks or pornography

I read every day and don’t use social media. I’m a blood, bone marrow, and organ donor and donate €10 every month to ayudaefectiva.org

I enjoy doing things myself instead of paying for products or services whenever I can - making mustard or soap, sharpening knives, sewing, building simple furniture, or learning new skills on my own using free or low-cost online resources rather than expensive classes. I like understanding how things work and doing them “the right way", while also being aware that going too far into perfectionism isn’t always healthy or practical

• singing
• organic food
• yoga
• meditation
• sauna
• board games
• minimalism
• hiking
• entrepreneurship
• psychology
• brainstorming
• conciousness
• mindfulness
• wild camping
• via ferrata
• simple living
• ecovillages
• off-grid living
• awareness
• slow travel
• journaling
• eclectic
• natural building
• nonviolent communication
• gratitude
• wild swimming
• campervan
• originality
• gift economy
• stand up paddle
• lists
• intj
• waking up early
• no-poo
• outdoorsy
• long term
• reusing
• spontaneous plans
• active listening
• sharing smiles
• non-drinker
• youtube university
• biocultura
• great laughters
• living healthy 90 years
• adapting to different environments
• phone-free time
• eating calmly
• feeling of improvement
• floor sitting
• toxin-free lifestyle
• unani traditional medicine
• reinventing oneself
• foreseeing, planning, organizing
• laughing at oneself
• solving problems and optimizing
• receiving feedback is a gift
• calmness, pacience and silence
• spiro emf protection
• eternal apprentice
• moving to the countryside
• simplifying

Music, Movies, and Books

All kinds of music - modern pop, 80's and 90's pop and rock, classical music, rap, devotional chants, spiritual/meditative/healing music, etc

Almost any movie with a score of 7+ at Filmaffinity

Some books read: Sapiens; Invincible: Achieve More, Suffer Less; 12 Rules for life; The Diary of Anne Frank; Four Thousand weeks; The Pathless Path

YouTube channels: Kirsten Dirksen, New Earthlings, David Duarte, Carlos Stro, Andrés Caramés, Adrián Díaz 李安

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Cold plunging in a crazy cold Austrian lake at the end of December

Parachute jumping from a plane

Skiing a whole day on an empty stomach, having my first meal after finishing, at 6 pm

Fasting for 5 days

Taking a year-long sabbatical

Consistently improved 1% every other day

Teach, Learn, Share

Open to sharing, learning, and discussing anything – no taboos

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will be real with you, original. As opposed to the currently most common relationships, superficial relationships.

I could give you very different perspectives, we could have deep conversations, share laughs and, for sure, you would be surprised

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, France, Germany, Malta, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, Germany, Spain